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growth of primula and calceolaria ; give them occasional waterings of weak 

 saltpetre water or manure liquid. Put into single pots the fuchsias that have 

 rooted, attend to watering and giving air where the glass house structure 

 is not artificially heated, close early in the afternoon to save the sun heat. 

 Artificial heat must be used with discretion, as it is a very undesirable plan 

 to keep plants growing too fast in winter when they ought to be at rest* 

 thereby lessening the chances of healthy growth and flowers during th 

 ensuing season. 



Bush House. Epiphyllums showing flowers should be transferred to the 

 glass house, also the earliest batch of cinerarias, which may now be show- 

 ing their flowers. Pelargoniums have to be kept well nipped back, and as 

 soon as possible attended to in the way of repotting. This treatment is 

 suitable also for fuchsia cultivation; both must be kept as hardy as possible. 

 Cyclamens may require liquid manure, and caladiums and tuber-rooted 

 begonias put into their resting place for the winter. With clerodendrons 

 and other favourite plants, they have to go through a partial season of rest. 

 In warm seasons, ferns may require shading and water while growing, and 

 as mealy bug may be prevalent, a syringing with insecticide will be 

 very beneficial. The same treatment applies to exotic palms, marantas, 

 dracaenas, and crotons, which must be kept fre from all kinds of insects. 

 Gloxinias ihowing signs of new growth may be brought forward and 

 pushed on into activity. Where camellias are grown in the bushhouse, 

 it is well to give them manure water. Seedlings of mimulas and other 

 fancy plants should be potted off as soon as they are strong enough. 

 Plenty of air must be given to both description of houses in fine 

 weather, no as to secure satisfactory growth. 



And Through all the Seasons. Good soil, manure, 

 care, attention, and cultivation are necessary in all 

 departments, to ensure success. 



