THE PLEASURE GROUND. -27> 



keeping out the frost, as the cooler the plants are 

 kept through the Winter, and preserved from frost, 

 the more healthy they will grow. 



The Heathery should likewise have large portions 

 of air admitted daily, to be only excluded in severe 

 frosty weather, when the plants will require to be 

 kept rather in a dry state, and but small portions of 

 water given at once; they should be looked over 

 daily, in case any of them are getting too dry, when 

 a little water will be necessary. In mild weather, 

 they will require to be more liberally supplied, and 

 should have occasional syringings over their foliage ; 

 and as the season advances, this element must be 

 more bountifully supplied, particularly in dry hot 

 weather, when they should be syringed over head in 

 the mornings and evenings, as well as large portions 

 given at the roots. 



About the latter end of May, or beginning of June, 

 the plants may be turned out of doors, and placed 

 in a situation where they can have the benefit of the 

 morning and evening sun, but sheltered from the 

 westerly winds, and scorching effects of the sun's 

 rays, in the middle of the day ; and arranged so, as 

 that a free circulation of air can readily pass 

 amongst the whole collection, which will prevent 

 their being drawn up in a weak or languid state, 

 as is frequently the case when crowded. The 

 scarcer, and more delicate growing sorts, should be 

 placed in a pit or frame, where they can also be 

 shaded from the mid-day sun, (by throwing a thin 

 mat over the frame,) and protected from heavy rains. 

 If the Autumn months are at all favourable, the 

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