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over, for the reasons stated above, respecting the red 

 spider. By slating or tyling the surface, too, it is 

 further to be observed, that the plants are placed in 

 a situation almost intolerable. Think on the reflec- 

 tion of the sun upon the slates or tiles, in hot weather 

 particularly, and of his additional force, in shining 

 through glass ! It is more consonant to the nature 

 of the plants that they be trained on the earth. 



By mossing the surface, the indolent may find a 

 pretext, as it no doubt, in some measure, lessens the 

 labour of watering. But it is wrong to do so, in so 

 far as it harbours and encourages the breeding of 

 various insects ; and, as the fruit approach to matu- 

 rity, taints it by unpleasant effluvia. 



THE GRAPE-HOUSE. 



THE directions given last month, respecting the 

 temperature and airing of the house ; watering the 

 border and foliage ; training the summer shoots ; 

 and pruning the plants of superfluous growth, are to 

 be followed in every respect ; augmenting the por- 

 tions of air, and increasing the quantities of water, 

 as the season, and as the growth of the plants and 

 fruit advance. 



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