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tribute to make the heat more regular and lasting. Give 

 no water to the succession plants during dull weather 

 except to such plants as are near the flues and pipes, and 

 are apt to get over-dry in consequence. 



Sea-kale. — If this delicious vegetable is wanted early, 

 a small hotbed should be made in some convenient place ; 

 the roots to be taken up and placed upon it, covered with, 

 a little light soil, and protected by boards or any other 

 contrivance most convenient and suitable to exclude light 

 and the inclemency of the weather. 



Rhubarb.— The same as advised for Sea-kale. Where 

 a Mushroom-house is at work is the best place for both. 



Vines. — All fading leaves to be removed from the 

 Vines on which fruit is hanging, and the house to be kept 

 dry, light, and airy, and free from anything likely to 

 create mould or damp. 



THIRD WEEK. 



GREENHOUSE AND CONSERVATORY. 



Careful attention should now be given to the picking 

 off mouldy and dead leaves, decaying flower-stems, &c, 

 as they spread contagion wherever they touch. Drip to 

 be prevented, and atmospheric humidity to be disposed 

 of by a gentle day fire occasionally, and the free ad- 

 mission of air. 



Azaleas (Chinese). — Introduce a few into heat for 

 early bloom. The A. Indica alba and Pkcenicea are best 

 to begin with ; to be succeeded by Smith's coccinea, and 

 after it any of the other varieties. As decorations for the 

 conservatory or drawing-room they are invaluable where 

 they continue for six weeks or two months in perfect 

 beauty. 



Camellias. — Water, when necessary, to be given in a 

 slightly tepid state, and plenty of air, that the buds may 

 be allowed to swell full and prominent by a slow but sure 

 process. If bloom is required early, to be forwarded by 

 introducing them into a situation where heat is applied. 



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