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son. Now is the proper time to look over the whole collection, topdresa- 

 ing, tying up, or repotting all that require it. Numerous plants, which it 

 would require too much room to name, will need attention ; hut the zealous 

 gardener will understand which they are. All the fine specimens of climb- 

 ing plants should be headed in, repotted, and be placed in the warmest part 

 of the house till they are well broken. Other things, such as Euphorbias, 

 Oestrums, &c., done blooming, should be placed away under the stage, in 

 a cool place, till time for commencing to grow again. 



Camellias will now begin to open their flowers in greater profusion, 

 and become the most prominent objects in the greenhouse. Syringe freely 

 in good weather, and water liberally at the roots. Cuttings may be put 

 in now. 



Pelargoniums will now require attention. Repot all the plants intend- 

 ed for early bloom, and carefully train out the branches so as to make 

 bushy plants. Nip off the ends of the growing shoots. Keep in a light 

 airy part of the house, near the glass, and fumigate often, to keep down the 

 green fly. 



Azaleas will show signs of a fresh growth, and as soon as they do, 

 water more liberally. 



Cinerarias will need another shift, if growing fast. Keep near the 

 glass, and do not neglect fumigation, as the green fly is destructive to the 

 beauty of the plants. 



AcHiMENES and Gloxinias may now be repotted, placing them in the 

 warmest part of the house, and watering sparingly for a week or two. 



Fuchsias may be now set to work. Put the plants in a good situation, 

 and as soon as they begin to break into leaf, prune in the straggling shoots, 

 and repot in fresh soil. 



Htacinths, potted in November, now brought into the house, make a 

 fine show next month. 



Dielytra spectabilis, in pots, now placed in the house, bloom profuse- 

 ly all the spring. 



Heaths and Epacrises, that need it, should now be repotted. 



Climbers of all kinds should now be pruned in and repotted. 



Roses, in fine growing condition, should now be repotted. 



Verbenas, Salvias, &c., should now be propagated for a spring stock, 

 for bedding out. 



Chinese Primroses should now be repotted. 



Gardenias, for early blooming, should have a high temperature, and 

 plenty of water. 



Japan Lilies, potted early, and kept in the house, will now begin to 

 grow, and will require occasional watering. 



Cactuses, of the various kinds, should have a dry situation, and be very 

 sparingly watered. 



Seeds of various early flowering annuals may be sown this month. 



Fumigate once or twice a month to destroy the green fly ; and if the 

 red spider is troublesome, use sulphur to get rid of them. 



