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of t^ie sun and water. We keep them always in the green- 

 house. 



The Lirge trees may be fancifully set either in a spot for 

 the purpose, or through the garden. Put bricks or pieces 

 of wood under the tubs to prevent them from rotting, and 

 strew a little litter of any description over the surface of the 

 soil to prevent evaporation, or about one inch of well-decayed 

 manure, which will, from the waterings help to enrich the 

 soil. A liberal supply of water two or three times a-week 

 is sufficient. A large tree will take at one time from two to 

 four gallons. We make this observation, for many trees 

 evidently have too limited a supply. Continue to syringe the 

 plants through the dry season every evening, or at least three 

 times per week. All the tall plants must be tied to some firm 

 support, because the squalls of wind frequently overturn 

 them, and do much harm by breaking, &c. Keep those that 

 are in flower as much in shade as will preserve them from 

 the direct influence of the sun. 



REPOTTING PLANTS. 



After the folloAving-mentioned plants^ or any assimilated 

 to them, arc brought out of the house, and before they are 

 put in their respective stations, repot them where they are 

 required to grow well. Ahes. These plants, so varied in 

 character, have been divided into several genera. These are, 

 Gast^ria, Pacliidrndron^ Ripliidodendron, Howdrthia, and 

 Apicra : of these there are about two hundred species and 

 varieties ; to enter into any specific detail would be beyond 

 our limits, especially with a tribe of plants that as yet have 

 but a few patrons. (Soil No. 10.) 



Chamserops. There are about seven species of these palms ] 

 four of them belong to this department, and are the finest of 

 those that will keep in the green-house. They all have large 

 palmated fronds, and require large pots or tubs to make them 

 grow freely, and are tenacious of life if kept from frost. 



Gardenia. This is an esteemed genus of plants, especially 



earth in a conical form round the stem, thereljy throwing the water 

 to the sides of the pot, and Icept them in the shade. Previously to 

 doing this, great numbers perished every year, and now no plants 

 thus treated die with us. 



