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them almost daily, to see that neither mildew, green fly, 

 nor other such enemies be allowed to injure them. 



Orange Trees. — If they have been standing out during 

 the summer, the sooner they are returned to their winter 

 quarters the better. Clean the leaves, if necessary, and 

 fresh surface the soil in which they are growing. 



Succulents. — Cacti, Euphorbige, and other such plants 

 to be gradually curtailed in the supply of water as they 

 approach the winter and their season of rest. 



Tkop.£Oluhs. — If any of this beautiful tribe, particu- 

 larly T. iricolorum or T. Brachyseras that have flowered 

 early in the season, begin to grow, they should not be 

 checked, but allowed to grow slowly through the winter ; 

 but if there is no appearance of growth — which is best for 

 their future success — the roots should be kept dormant, 

 in a cool place, with the soil about them quite dry, and 

 protected from mice. 



STOVE AND ORCHID-HOUSE. 



Stove plants cannot be too cautiously watered late in 

 the autumn. ]N"othing is now wanted but to keep the 

 soil from getting quite dry. Slight fires to be made in 

 the forenoons of dull and rainy days, not so much for the 

 purpose of raising the temperature as for drying the 

 house. Air to be given at all favourable opportunities, 

 to maintain a healthy atmosphere. Several of the 

 Orchids — viz., Aerides, Dendrobiums, Saccolabiums, 

 Vandas, &c, may be encouraged by the application of a 

 high temperature, with much moisture and less shading, 

 to make further and sometimes considerable growth. 



Cattleyas. — Young plants may also be encouraged to 

 grow for some time longer ; but older specimens should 

 be reduced to a comparatively dormant state by a gradual 

 diminution in the supply of water, and a decrease in 

 temperature, with less shading. 



Stanhopeas. — To be treated as advised for Cattleyas. 



FORCING-HOUSES. 



Continue to make fresh beds as formerly directed, and 

 prepare fresh material for succession al ones. To ensure 

 success it is advisable never to allow the manure to be 

 put together in a dry state, nor to get too far exhausted, 



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