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servatory, will now be growing very freely, and will 

 therefore require frequent attention to keep them in 

 order. The young shoots may be allowed to grow in a 

 natural manner, merely preventing them from getting too 

 much entangled, or growing into masses. 



Etjchsias. — When in a healthy -growing state they 

 require an abundance of water and frequent syringings. 

 Train them in the desired form, and pinch back all weak 

 and straggling shoots. 



Heaths and New Holland Plants. — Examine them 

 very carefully, and be sure that they are in a proper state 

 as to moisture. The young plants which are not bloom- 

 ing will do best if placed in a pit where they can be ex- 

 posed or not, as may appear necessary. To lay a proper 

 foundation for a good specimen it is necessary to stop 

 and to train the shoots into form. 



Kalosanthes. — Train them neatly, increase the supply 

 of water, and give them liquid manure occasionally. 



STOVE AND OECHID-EOTJSE. 



Continue to shift the young and growing stock of stove 

 plants. To harden the wood of the early-grown plants, 

 for autumn or winter flowering, it is advisable to remove 

 them to some cooler place, such as the shelves of the green- 

 house. The baskets, in which the Stanhopeas will now 

 be blooming, should be carefully examined to see that 

 the buds, as they protrude, may not be injured by con- 

 tact with the side. Many stove plants and Orchids in 

 flower, if taken to a late vinery, or such intermediate 

 house, will thus be prepared, in a short time, for removal 

 to the conservatory during the summer. 



Climbees.— When the shrubby plants are large, the 

 climbers hanging loosely give a sort of tropical character 

 to the house , but, either hanging, or trained in wreaths 

 or festoons, they require pruning and regulating, to pre- 

 vent them becoming entangled, and, therefore, a confused 

 mass of wood and foliage. 



FOECTNG-HOUSES. 



Cheeeies. — Give air night and day in fine weather. 

 Figs. — When the ripest of the fruit is gathered, give 



