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growing state ; and then in small quantities. It is better 

 to give little and often, than lose your plants by flooding 

 them ; and be particular when you do water them, that the 

 chill is off; or you will soon perceive the evil tendency 

 of such neglect. The Camellia is a plant that thrives 

 best when its leaves are kept clean, and at this season it 

 will require a good supply of water, or their flower buds 

 will not swell and expand ; in washing their leaves never 

 lot the water touch the flower petals, or you will destroy 

 their beauty. The room where you keep those beautiful 

 flowering plants should be moderately heated ; and give 

 them plenty of air whenever you can do it with safety. 

 The Camellia is by no means tender, but will bear con- 

 siderable frost, without injuring the plant ; but it is best 

 kept in a room never below the freezing point ; when once 

 understood, it is one of the easiest plants to manage we have 

 in parlor culture. 



Chinese Primroses should be shifted into a pot one size 

 larger the last of this month, and be abundantly supplied 

 with water ; their flowers will then expand to perfection. 

 Azalias should be kept near the window, to induce them 

 to grow ; water them sparingly at first. Hyacinths, and 

 all bulbs in glasses, need attention ; guard them against 

 frost, and change the water often ; those in pots will require 

 plenty of water, and must be kept in the window to receive 

 the warmth of the sun, and be removed at night. The 

 Cacti are now in a state of rest, and must be kept moder- 

 ately dry. Geraniums, the last of this month, will need 

 repotting, and should be watered sparingly. Keep your 

 pots and plants clean, and free of dead leaves, to preserve 

 neatness and make your plants healthy. 



