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But, besides these climbing plants, many small 

 showy kinds may be planted in the borders, between 

 the parapet and the walk ; such as : 



Celsia, different species. Heaths, many species, & var. 



Cistus, many species. Heliotropium Peruvianum. 



Coronilla, different species. Hermannia, different species. 

 Fuchsia coccinea. Myrtles, double flowering, &c. 



Geraniums, the smallish kinds. Polygala, different species. 

 Gnidia, different species. Rosa Indica, semper/lor ens. 



It is hardly necessary to add, that all the kinds 

 should be carefully planted ; their roots being- 

 singled out, if matted in the pots ; and that they 

 should have a moderate quantity of water after plant- 

 ing ; it being presumed, that this is not the work of 

 a novice in gardening. 



Qf the Temperature of the Conservatory. 

 After planting, if the weather be not very mild, it 

 will be proper to make a moderate fire in the even- 

 ing, so as to raise the mercury to about 55, in order 

 to promote the growth of the plants, and their strik- 

 ing new roots. This may be continued till the wea- 

 ther becomes so far mild as that the mercury shall 

 stand at, or about the above point in the night ; 

 from which time fire-heat will be unnecessary till 

 October or November. 



Of the Admission of Air to the Conservatory. 

 Encourage a free circulation of air in good wea- 

 ther, from eight or nine, till three or four o'clock ; 



