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338 GREEN-HOUSE OF BULBS, &c. [Nov. 



largely, and in time of slight frosts in smaller portions, 

 never keeping it altogether close when the sun has any 

 effect on the interior temperature of the house, which 

 should not be allowed to be higher than fifty degrees. 



Water must be given in a very sparing manner. None 

 of the plants are in an active state of vegetation, con- 

 sequently it will be found that looking over them twice 

 a week and supplying their wants will be sufficient. 

 Succulents will need a little once in three weeks or a 

 month. Give very moderate supplies to the Amaryllis 

 that are dormant, and keep all of these bulbs in the 

 warmest part of the house. 



OF TENDER BULBS. 



Where there are tropical bulbs in the collection, and 

 there is not the convenience of a Hot-house ; they may 

 be very well preserved by shaking them clear of the 

 soil. Dry them properly, and place them in a box 

 of very dry sand, or moss, which also must be perfectly 

 dry, and put them in a situation where they will be 

 clear of frost, and free from damp. These can be 

 potted about the first of April. Give no water till they 

 begin to grow, then plant them in the garden about 

 the middle of May, when they will flower during the 

 summer season, if their age will permit. 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



If there are any of the half hardy plants exposed, 

 have them taken into the house, or under the requisite 



