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beginning of summer, during which season they will revel 

 in the most intense light, and an abundant supply of 

 water may be given to their roots, with an occasional 

 .shower over-head — this is what we here call liberal treat- 

 ment. As autumn approaches, the water must be gradually 

 withheld, in order to consolidate the tissues, or in other 

 words, to ripen their growth, so that they may be able 

 to withstand, without injury,, our long dark winters. 

 During winter very little water is necessary ; they would, 

 indeed, exist without any, but this is approaching too 

 closely to the starving principle for the good of the plants, 

 and we therefore advise an occasional, but judicious, 

 application of water during winter, always choosing a 

 bright sunny day for the purpose. At no time use shade 

 for these plants ; it is not only not requisite, but absolutely 

 injurious. During the summer season the temperature 

 -will be high with sun heat, and no limit is necessary ; 

 "but in the winter or dry season, a temperature between 

 40° and 50° should be maintained as nearly as possible, 

 and at no time should the thermometer fall below 40°. 

 Finally, the floor, and all parts of the house, should be 

 kept perfectly dry until spring. 



We append a list of some good and distinct Succu- 

 lents, sufficient for a beginner to select from, any or all 

 of which will succeed under the treatment we have just 

 detailed. There are vast quantities to be had, as the 

 cultivator will soon discover if he only, acquires a love 

 for these exceedingly curious and highly interesting pro- 

 ductions of nature. 



