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moisture which is necessary for the growth of the plants 

 is not only evaporated too quickly, but also raised to a 

 temperature so high that the fibres near the surface are 

 scalded, and if not destroyed certainly very mueh injured. 

 The watering must be continued when necessary, still using 

 cow-dung water ; I have found the most beneficial effects 

 to Ranunculuses from the use of this fluid ; it increases the 

 foliage and bloom very considerably. 



The time of planting the roots must depend on when the 

 blooms are wanted ; for a bloom in September or October, I 

 generally plant about the middle of July, but I recommend 

 planting every fortnight or three weeks, commencing in 

 February, which will keep up a fine succession. I have this 

 day planted some in a frame, which I expect will bloom 

 about January or February. 



I have the honour to be, Sir, 



your most obedient Servant, 



Henry Groom. 



Walworth, 

 September 14, 1828. 



VOL. VII. 



