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merely sufficiently, to exclude frost. The strong- shoots of 

 the vigorous young stock to be stopped in due time as 

 the best foundation for future good specimens. 



Sow seeds of Thunbergias, Phlox Drummondi, Migno- 

 nette, Ten-tveek and other Stocks, in pots, to be placed 

 upon a slight hotbed. 



STOVE AND ORCHID-HOUSE. 



Achimenes. — Place the tubers thickly in pans, to be 

 potted singly as they appear, in equal portions of leaf 

 mould and sandy loam ; to be started into growth in a 

 moderate bottom heat. 



GtLoxinias. — Select a few varieties. To be shaken 

 out, and fresh potted in equal parts of turfy loam and 

 heath soil and a little sand. To be excited in bottom 

 heat. 



G-esnera zebrina.— Those which were first in flower 

 should be dried off for early work next season. This is 

 to be done by withholding water gradually, and by keep- 

 ing their foliage still exposed to the light. 



Sow seeds of Egg Plants, Cockscombs, Amaranths, and 

 other such tender annuals in heat, to grow them in good 

 time into fine specimens for the adornment of the con- 

 servatory in summer. 



FpRCTNG-HOUSES. 



Cucumbers. — The plants preparing for ridging out early 

 in February will require attention in airing, and watering 

 with tepid water occasionally when dry, and to be kept 

 close to the glass to produce sturdy growth. The plants 

 on dung-beds require great attention at this season. To 

 be kept within eight or nine inches of the glass ; to be 

 stopped regularly ; and to maintain a heat of not less 

 than 70° by day ; to be able to give air to dry the plants. 

 The fermenting materials to be always prepared ready 

 to receive the linings when the heat declines. For those 

 who are fortunate enough to be provided with pits heated 

 by hot-water pipes, such constant labour and attention 

 will not be necessary. 



Melons. — To be treated as advised for Cucumbers. 



Peaches. — When the blossoms are beginning to ex- 

 pand, discontinue syringing, but sprinkle the pathways, 



