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growth they inevitably otherwise would be, 

 the evil consequence of which circumstance, 

 I think it quite unnecessary to comment on 

 here. 



However, as the cold of winter increases, 

 which it naturally will do in the months of 

 October, November, and December, a pro- 

 portionate decrease must be observed, in giving 

 either air, or water ; and if necessary, to add 

 a little fire heat, and matts along those parts 

 of the glass nearest the plants, in such manner, 

 as to prevent the frost or piercing winds from 

 injuring them. Upon the whole, the conserva- 

 tory in these particulars, requires to be managed 

 in the exact manner already directed for the 

 .green-house ; to which, to prevent repetitions 

 as much as possible, we will refer. 



As few objects is more desireable than to 

 preserve the gay appearance of the plants, it 

 will be requisite to pay constant attention to 

 the removal of decayed leaves, and weeds of 

 every description ; also to tie up or cut short, 

 any loose straggling branches that happen to 

 show themselves, and the removing of those 

 pots which may have been plunged or set on 

 the pit, when out of flower, and if convenient, 



