102 FRUIT TREES IN POTS [ch. 



are arranged in the house, the introduction 

 of a few double German wallflowers in pots, 

 or a few bulbs such as hyacinths, tulips, and 

 the like, may be permitted, as they would add 

 to the beauty of the house, and help to attract 

 the bees. Again, in autumn, if the pot trees 

 are placed close together, a few chrysanthe- 

 mums might be grown in the ^'acant part of 

 the house. But always remember never to sacri- 

 fice the pot trees for the sake of other plants or 

 flowers. 



Where reference is made to teinperature it is 

 intended to apply to the day temperature only. 

 The night temperature in cool houses, of course, 

 can be decided by one thing only, viz. the 

 weather. 



Always secure as much rain-water as possible, 

 as this is invaluable for syringing. 



Avoid using strong liquid manures, especially 

 urine, and also strong artificial manures, such as 

 guano, nitrate of soda, and the like. 



Never keep a house closed when trees are in 

 flower, but ventilate freely, whether the house be 

 a cold house or a forcing house. This should be 

 strictly observed. 



A'^ines and roses should never be grown with 

 peaches, nectarines, and apricots, as they never 

 succeed when gTown together. 



