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THE CARNATION. 



* whether it be tender or hardy, indigenous or exotic ; 



* whether it be a native of the mountains or an off- 



* spring of the valleys ; never considering that dif- 

 ' ferent plants require different soils or earths, as well 

 e as different aspects and climates. Some require 



* strong soils, others light ; some like to bask in the 

 ' sun, others thrive best in the shade ; some will stand 

 f any flood of rain, while others again require moisture 

 f only occasionally ; from which it is pretty evident 



* that one general system of culture for every plant 

 ' can be neither right nor proper. To mix, temper, 

 { and harmonize different soils, so as to form one 

 ' suitable to each plant, to know its peculiar situation 

 ' and proper treatment, its best mode of propagation, 

 f &c., is what shows and distinguishes the skilful 

 'and experienced gardener.' Emmerton on the 

 Auricula. 



DIRECTIONS IN THE CHOICE OF YOUR LOAM. 



J HERE recommend to all who have the means or 

 opportunity of doing it, to lay up a sufficient stock 



