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further, than to keep the plant in health, for the Auricula is impa- 

 tient of too much moisture, and most particularly so while at rest 

 in the winter. In order to avoid continued saturation, the pots 

 should be placed in a position where the water can pass away 

 freely, and likewise shaded from the sun's rays; if plunged in a bed 

 of sand or porous ashes, so much the better, and if worms should 

 get into the pots, give it a soaking when dry with lime water, using 

 the clear liquid; here they may remain till the approach of severe 

 weather, when the pots ought to be washed and the plants carefully 

 looked over (all decayed leaves should be removed clean away,) 

 when they may be taken into the greenhouse and placed near the 

 glass, freely exposed to the air and light ; water carefully and 

 rather sparingly at first; afterwards gradually increase it, (but at no 

 time unduly,) as they advance towards blooming; clo not give 

 much artificial heat, or the flowers will be rendered weak or abor- 

 tive; a Camellia or Geranium house is quite hot enough^ in which a 

 temperature of 45 at night ought to be kept; 



Where there is not the luxury of a greenhouse,- the same object 

 may be accomplished by a common garden frame, (in fact a much 

 "better display to my taste) and with much less trouble and expense 

 considering the great number of plants that may grown. In this 

 case, during the latter part of August, or early in September, place 

 one or more frames, according to the number of plants, In a situa- 

 tion freely exposed to the sun, and upon a well drained bottom, dig 

 lip the base so that the water may pass freely through, and fill in 

 with about eight inches of the before mentioned compost, divide 

 the plants into single crowns, the same as recommended for pots, 

 and plant about six inches apart ; if dry weather give a good 

 Watering, and keep off the glass till frosty weather sets in, when 

 the sashes may be put on, and air admitted freely through the day. 

 In case of rain the lights may be tilted up at the back, which will 

 keep the plants dry and prevent any danger from rot. Open early 

 in the morning, and keep all at rest till towards the middle' of Jan- 

 uary, when the lights may be closed somewhat earlier in the eve- 

 ning, and the sun's heat allowed more freely ; cover wiffa straw 

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