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awning in the mean time being erected, and 

 the paste-board caps or shades all removed), the 

 owner has little to do but enjoy the fine spectacle ; 

 mark the excellencies of some, and note down the 

 defects of others ; observe the effects of any 

 change made in the management ; try cross- 

 impregnation between those whose properties of 

 growth, form, or colour, he may wish to blend ; 

 remembering, however, to keep such plants but 

 as short a time as possible within the awning-, as 

 they should have full air and light as soon as it 

 is likely they are fecundified. 



Old plants, having several healthy shoots not 

 wanted for either pipings or layers, may be kept 

 through the winter, and either repotted with the 

 rest or turned out into the flower borders in the 

 spring. 



Carnations continue in bloom about three 

 weeks ; and, as they become rather enfeebled 

 under the confinement of the awning, they should 

 be restored to full air and light soon as their 

 beauty is over, and the business of layering 



