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ticularly attentive in this respect, to the Camellias^ which 

 will keep the foliage in a healthy state. 



If the foliage of LiUum loiigifldrum, or Japdnicum, has 

 decayed, do not water them while dormant, as they are 

 easily injured by such treatment. 



AUGUST. 



For the kinds of plants that require potting, we refer to 

 the Green-house for this month. All that are therein speci- 

 fied are peculiarly adapted for rooms, and we would call at- 

 tention to the genus Cyclamen^ which has not been gene- 

 rally introduced into the collections of our ladies ; as, from 

 the character and beauty of the flowers, they are very at- 

 tracting and highly deserving of culture. Attend to the 

 Geraniums as there directed, and be particular in having 

 them cut down and repotted, as there fully described. The 

 Oranges J Lemons, Oleanders and Myrtles that are kept in 

 cellars or rooms, should have the same attention in this 

 month as directed in the green-house, which to repeat here 

 would be occupying space unnecessarily. 



Reseda odorata, or Mignonette, is one of the most fra- 

 grant annuals. To have it in perfection during winter, the 

 seed should be sown about the end of this month, or the be- 

 ginning of next, into pots of fine light earth, and sprinkled 

 with water frequently. When it comes up, the plants must 

 be thinned out or transplanted : the former method is pre- 

 ferable. Keep them from frost during winter, and always 

 near the light. 



This will equally apply to the green-house. 



Cape bulbs, such as Sparaxis, Ixia, Oxalis and Lache- 

 nalia, should now be planted. For method and sorts, see 

 Green-house in August and September. 



