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Remarks on the Pink Family. 



successful cultivation of the carnation. Perhaps this idea may arise from 

 the want of proper care and attention which it receives in Europe. 



There is a difficulty in keeping them through the winter, especially 





some of the varieties ; and then the great heat of our summers is also 

 unfavorable for their greatest perfection. The only sure way is to keep 

 the plants, when potted, in light cold frames, giving them air in moderate 

 weather, and not to let the sun shine upon the plants when in a frozen state. 



