THE FORCING GARDEN. 



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the linings into the frames or pits in too large a quantity. 

 Those plants which are still not rooted, either in or out of 

 pots, should only be slightly supplied with water, as it is ne- 

 cessary now to withhold that element gradually. Those which 

 are well rooted, and in pots, should have water once in three 

 or four days, as they may require. It should still be given 

 frequently, but less in quantity as the winter approaches. 



SUCCESSION PINE-PLANTS. 



The directions already laid down for the plants in the nursing- 

 pit, are applicable also to the plants in this stage of growth. The 

 temperature, however, here must be kept as near as possible 

 to 65°. The times of regulation being still at six o'clock in 

 the morning and eight at night. The temperature throughout 

 the day may with sun-heat be allowed to rise to 70° or 72°, 

 but not above that point. The plants must be supplied with 

 a moderate watering once in three or four days, but that ele- 

 ment should not now be given in such a quantity as during 

 the former months. 



Air should be freely admitted every fine day ; and when the 

 weather is less favorable, it should be given in proportion to 

 the state of the temperature of the pit. 



FRUITING PINE-PLANTS. 



The plants shifted and regulated last month, will now be 

 growing fast, they therefore should be encouraged by every 

 possible means. A mild, genial, though not burning heat, 

 should be kept at their roots, and the plants liberally supplied 

 with water. Liquid manure should also be applied, which 

 should be continued once every week or ten days during their 

 growing season; that is, from the time that they begin to 

 grow vigorously until the fruit be half-grown, after which time 

 it should be discontinued, as tending to injure the flavor of 

 the fruit. Clear water then only should be given, and that 

 reduced in quantity as the fruit attains maturity, as has already 

 been noticed. The application of manure, in a liquid state, is 

 the most convenient mode of enriching the mould in the pots 

 after the plants have been finally potted. 



