FEBRUARY. 289 



do well, also, the Calla Ethiopica, and be watered regular- 

 ly. The Camellia should be watered abundantly, as their 

 flowers will now be expanding in all their beauty. Achi- 

 menes of all kinds should be potted, and be placed in a hot 

 bed, and be kept moi'st. Hyacinths, in glasses, will now 

 begin to show their flower buds ; when the scape becomes 

 tall they may require support, which should be done with 

 wire fastened to the glass. Tulips, and other bulbs in pots, 

 must be watered freely, as their flowering stems advance. 



All plants in pots will begin to grow ; give little water 

 and plenty of air, and keep them clear of leaves. In giving 

 your plants air let them be well guarded against frost, 

 Azalias should be watered more freely than last month, 

 and still be kept near the glass ; when their flowers expand 

 be liberal with water, or the flowers will soon fade and fall 

 off. Gladiolus floribundus and cardinalis, also Sprekelia 

 Formosissima, formerly Amaryllis formosissima, may be 

 potted to flower early : be careful in watering them, until 

 you perceive them growing. By the last of this month 

 the Cactus tribe will require a little encouragement. 



MARCH. 



With this month commences the spring, and the business 

 of this department will accumulate as the warm weather 

 approaches, and on the industry of the amateur will depend 

 their appearance for the coming season. Commence re- 

 moving the protection from the Tulip and Hyacinth beds ; 

 25 



