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The soil for Pineapples should consist of a free loam, half-rotted sods, mix- 

 ed with small charcoal to let in air to the roots, will suit them well. A depth 

 of soil from 14 to 16 inches will be quite sufficient. With regard to temper- 

 ature, a minimum of 50° in winter, and a maximum of 100° in summer may 

 be rated. It is not desirable to allow the temperature to fall much below 50° 

 during winter nights ; the bottom heat will regulate itself, fluctuating from 



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65 to 85 or 90°, according to the state of atmospheric temperature. Water- 

 ing must be carefully attended to ; a liberal supply will be requisite during 

 active growth in summer, but more sparingly applied in winter. Slight shad- 

 ing over the glass may also be found necessary during hot sunshine, to coun- 

 teract the drying effects of the sun on the glass. My present object is simp- 

 ly to draw the attention of amateurs in fruit culture to the subject, as it is as- 

 tonishing that a fruit of such rare excellence and highly interesting and easy 



