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THE PRACTICAL GARDENER. 



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conspicuous situations, which not only show off the character 

 of the individual, but also aid in giving a more natui'al appear- 

 ance to the whole. Very large specimens of exotic plants, 

 such as /Igavtti Acacia, &c. will have a good effect, if placed 

 out on the grass portions of the flower garden or on the lawn ; 

 but as the pots into which such are necessarily grown are large 

 and would be unsightly, they should be sunk into places pre- 

 pared previously for them, sufficiently large to receive the 

 pot or tub, and which should be placed upon a brick or two 

 to render their bottom perfectly dry. Such places may be 

 constructed of brick-work, having a cover to be placed over 

 them during the season, when no plants are in them, admitting 

 of a little mould over the cover, upon which turf may be laid, 

 to leave the lawn entire. Or, when a regular system of this 

 kind is adopted, hardy evergreen plants in tubs, boxes, or 

 pots, may occupy them when their more tender occupants are 

 in their winter dwelling. Groves of Camellias and Oranges 

 may be thus introduced in favorable situations upon the lawn 

 or flower garden with good effect. But where fine specimens 

 of these plants are required or admired, we cannot recommend 

 their being so treated, except upon very particular occasions, 

 and those of short duration. More hardy plants will answer 

 this purpose without injury, whereas either of the two above 

 mentioned can never for any length of time be trusted out 

 with safety. 



GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF THE GREEN-HOUSE AND 

 CONSERVATORY. 



As the plants are removed from the stages of the green-house, 

 those tender annuals which have been forwarding in frames 

 or other conveniences, should, as they attain their full size, 

 or as they begin to come into flower, be brought in to re- 

 plenish this department, as well as some of the less tender 

 stove-plants, where such are kept. By the help of these, the 

 green-house will not lose its interest for a single day, and the 

 stove-plants will be much benefited by this free exposure to 

 sun and air, as well as having more room than in their own 

 department. 



