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others luxuriate in situations where these conditions are reversed. 

 An interchange of soils would not be followed by any striking dif- 

 ference but any attempt to grow the upland plant in the wet, 

 shady bottom, would prove a decided failure. 



The principal feature in the culture of the L. Formosa is to se- 

 cure it a shady, moist situation, in early summer, and protection 

 from drying winds. A situation such as I recommended for Heaths 

 at p. 39, will suit it admirably. In fact the whole tribe of New 

 Holland and Cape plants, as Boronias, Epacris, Ericas, Pimelia, Eu- 

 taxia, &c, require similar conditions while growing. When growth 

 is completed freer exposure will then be beneficial. These points 

 of culture are generally recognised by practical cultivators. It is 

 quite possible to keep plants alive under careless or indifferent treat- 

 ment, but those who desire to see their plants in vigorous condi- 

 tions, will not consider that a few months protection during winter 

 is all that a plant requires. With some, "A plant's a plant, although 

 there's no life in't." 



A fibry, sandy soil, largely mixed with pebbles, charcoal, &c, to 

 insure porosity, seems a suitable soil for all greenhouse plants, the 

 present subject included" 1 thorough drainage is indispensable. A 

 well drained turfy soil, protection from cold and arid winds, and 

 picking off all flower buds while growing, watering only when the 

 plant requires, and judicious pruning to form a handsome plant, will 

 insure one of the most beautiful of greenhouse plants, both in fo- 

 liage and brilliancy, and retention of its flowers. During winter 

 it requires a season of rest, and should then receive a minimum 

 supply of water, otherwise a sickly yellow foliage will be the conse- 

 quence, and an irrecoverable diseased condition will inevitably fol- 

 low. Wm. Saunders. 



Baltimore, June 3, 1853. 



MANAGEMENT OF THE NECTARINE. 



Dear Sir : — If the "Florist" had done nothing since its com- 

 mencement besides directing attention to the advantages of summer 

 pruning, many of its readers would be amply rewarded. I am not 



