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GUIDE TO THE CONSERVATORY. 



SYRINGA VULGARIS ET PERSICA. THE LILAC. 



Class, Diandria. Order, Monogynia. 



Oleits t ,e. 



Native of Persia. — Propagation, suckers. 



The above shrubs force well,, if planted out in 

 good garden soil, and potted as wanted. I like a 

 few standards : they are easily introduced amongst 

 the plants, and have a fine effect when in flower : 

 I prune the heads to keep them within due bounds. 

 After being forced, turn them out of their pots, and 

 give them one year's rest, when they may be forced 

 again. 



FEBRUARY. 



CONSERVATORY. 



The directions given in January for heat, air, 

 and water, will be sufficient for this month. 



The green fly is a very troublesome insect, if 

 left to multiply, without checking it. The most 

 effectual remedy is to fumigate with leaf tobacco, 

 filling the house with its fumes, so that a person 

 holding a candle could not be perceived at two 

 yards' distance. In the morning, give a good 

 syringing to dislodge the dead insects, and let in 

 abundance of air. 



Previously to fumigating the house, remove any 

 delicate heaths or other tender plants in bloom. 



The general appearance of the house will be im- 

 proved by top-dressing the borders. The plants 



