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and regular heat for twelve months, without either 

 stirring or turning. (Speechley on the Pine Apple, 

 304.) 



Surface covering for the tan, or leaves, is desirable 

 not only to preserve them in a more regular state of 

 moisture, but for neatness. A covering of sand, three 

 inches deep, excludes insects from harbouring in the 

 bed, but moss has the best appearance. 



END OF VOLUME I. 



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