518 THE PLEASURE GARDEN. [SEPT. 



OF FLOWERS. 



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Auriculas and Polyanthuses. 



ABOUT the end of the month, it will be proper to 

 remove the choice auriculas and polyanthuses to 

 their winter quarters; that is, to the stage-frame ; 

 or, if not provided with one, to a dry, warm situa- 

 tion, where they may be screened and defended 

 from bad weather, by canvases or oil-cloths. 



If placed in a stage-frame, it must be turned with 

 its front due south, that the plants may enjoy the 

 full light through winter. They must be freely ex- 

 posed to the air in good weather, and have occa- 

 sional, and moderate supplies of water. 



If not provided with a frame, place the plants, as 

 directed in June, in a compact manner ; and so as 

 that they may be readily defended from bad wea- 

 ther, when necessary. Remove the covers, how- 

 ever, at all times in good weather, even through 

 winter. Frost, unless very severe, will not hurt 

 them. Bleaching rains, and snow, are more inju- 

 rious. Decayed leaves should always be displaced, 

 and every symptom of mouldiness prevented, if pos- 



