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J curing the requisite amount of heat^ and, what is more, 

 I of atmospheric moisture. This last, in the majority 

 , of hothouses, is the great difficulty ; and how to get a 

 fresh circulating air, without loss of atmospheric 

 I moisture, is indeed the great gardening problem that 

 I awaits solution. 



Air with motion (yet without what is termed 

 draught) is truly beneficial to most plants ; and, as a 

 concluding piece of advice, we would say, endeavour 

 as much as possible to make front air suffice ; there 

 is more change of atmosphere when the front sashes 

 alone are raised than people commonly imagine. 

 , We now proceed to say a few words on the subject 

 j af general cultivation, and we think we cannot do 

 better than commence with the 



GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF STOCK IN THE 

 WINTER AND SPRING. 



[January. — Fruiting Plants arid Fruit Swelling. — 

 Night temperature not to exceed 60 degrees, and 

 have no objection of a cold or dark, foggy morning 

 ; at day break, to observe the temperature down to 55 

 ' or a degree or two less. Humidity in very dark, 

 foggy, rainy, snowy, or severe blowing weather, is to 

 be applied with some caution and moderately ; but 

 ' always damp the paths well, morning and evening, 

 with tepid water — never employ cold water. Take 



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