158 THE GREEN-HOUSE. [FEB. 



SOUTHERN STATES. 



This is a very proper period in the southern states, to sow annual, 

 biennial and perennial flower seeds, and to transplant the various 

 kinds of fibrous rooted herbaceous flowering-plants ; to plant out 

 into the borders of the pleasure grounds, all kinds of deciduous 

 trees, flowering and ornamental shrubs ; and in short, to perform 

 all the other works directed to be done either in this or next month, 

 in the Pleasure or Flower-garden compartments, which are suitable 

 in that climate. 



THE GREEN-HOUSE. 



PARTICULAR attention ought to be paid to the Green-house 

 plants at this season, in order to give them occasional waterings and 

 fresh air, and if severe frost should prevail, to give the necessary 

 protection. 



In mild weather, they will require refreshments of water now 

 and then, and admission of external air, whenever it can be given 

 with safety : though all should enjoy an equal benefit of the latter, 

 it is not so with respect to the former. 



Oranges, lemons, and myrtles, and most other of the woody 

 plants, will require water frequently ; but never give them much at 

 a time, and to none but where absolutely necessary. 



The herbaceous kinds will also require occasional supplies of 

 water, but less frequent, and in less quantities than the woody 

 tribe. 



Let the succulent kinds, such as aloes, sedums, mesembryanthe- 

 mum's, cactus's, &c. have water but very sparingly, and only when 

 the earth in the pots is very dry. 



Examine the tubs and pots separately, to see which want water ; 

 let none be given but where necessary, and always very moderately : 

 a little will be serviceable, but too much would be of bad conse- 

 quence at this season. 



Air should be admitted to the plants at all times when the weather 

 is favourable, for that is a necessary article ; they cannot thrive 

 without it, nor continue in a healthful lively appearance. Every 

 day, when the weather is mild, let some of the windows be opened 

 a little way, for the admission of air, and take care that they are shut 

 .again in due time. 



But be very particular not to admit sharp or cutting winds, or 

 frosty air into the green-house at this season ; to avoid which, you 

 must never be absent while the windows are less or more open : 



