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either in the back shed, or inside of the house, and the 

 water could be drawn off this by a stop-cock. These 

 can be supplied in part with rain water by having 

 spouts round the house to lead into the cisterns, sup- 

 plying any deficiency from the pump. Thus water of 

 a congenial temperature may always be at hand, which 

 is of great importance to the healthful constitution of 

 the plants. The water must now be given in moderate 

 portions, examining the plants every day. Be careful 

 in watering bulbs, as the smallest supply is sufficient for 

 them at present. Succulents will require a little every 

 two weeks, except they are over the flues, when they 

 may have some every week. 



Constantly clear off all decayed leaves, and carry 

 them out of the house, which sweep and wash clean, 

 and keep all in the neatest order. 



NOVEMBER. 



OF AIR AND WATER. 



Airing the house should be strictly attended to. 

 Every day that there is no frost it may be admitted 



