476 THE PLEASURE GARDEN. [MAE. 



stakes driven into the ground on each side of the bed, 

 at the distance of thirty inches from one another, 

 over which they stretch neat laths ; tying the edges 

 of the canvas to the stakes, at bottom. 



Auriculas. 



Auricula plants in pots should, as soon now as pos- 

 sible, be dressed and be cleared of dead leaves; redu- 

 cing some of the old earth from off the surface, and a 

 little way down the sides of the pots, and adding fresh 

 earth ; which will cause them to put out fresh fibres 

 about the upper parts of the roots, and greatly en- 

 courage their growth. For the kind of earth, see 

 August. If not provided with an auricula frame, 

 let them be placed in a completely sheltered situa- 

 tion, as they come into flower ; and let them be de- 

 fended from bad weather, by suspending mats or 

 canvas over them upon hoops, or otherwise, as shall 

 seem fittest, removing these always in the day-time, 

 except in wet or boisterous weather. Let them en- 

 joy moderate showers ; and if the weather be dry, 

 refresh occasionally with water. 



Auriculas in a stage-frame * must be duly attend- 

 ed to now ; they must have fresh air admitted free- 

 ly every day, and be moderately, and regularly wa- 

 tered. If it be wished to have them flower strong, 

 and in full perfection, plants that push more than 

 one stem, should be divested of all but the strong- 

 est. Some do not cut the stems, or pinch them off 



* See a description of this frame in April. 



