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department, in my opinion, they add no incon- 

 siderable share. 



There are also many of our finest plants 

 treated generally as green-house inmates ; but 

 for which it is nevertheless necessary to have a 

 little extra warmth and close air in the early 

 part of spring; viz. Camellia japonica in va- 

 rieties, Gardennia florida, oranges, &c. &c. ; 

 they are to be hardened gradually to the free 

 air and open situation early in summer, and will 

 produce their flowers in proportionate abun- 

 dance to the care that may be taken of them 

 while in heat. A large pit wherein a dung bed 

 can be made is the most suitable for them ; but 

 in default of that convenience, deep frames will 

 do. They should be shifted into fresh pots as 

 soon as they begin to shoot, and kept well 

 shaded from the strong sun while growing, but 

 more exposed to the air when done. 



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