302 ROOMS — GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. [Novemher. 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



Any herbaceous plants in the collection ought to be set 

 aside^ and the water in part withheld. When the stems and 

 foliage are decayed, the plants may be put in a cool cellar, 

 where they will not be in danger of frost, and be permitted 

 to remain there until they begin to grow; then bring them 

 to the light, and treat as directed for these kinds of plants. 

 Deciduous plants may be treated in a similar manner. 



NOVEMBER. 

 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



The remarks and instructions that are given last month 

 for these apartments will equally answer here. Where the 

 Dutch bulbs were omitted to be placed in glasses, they ought 

 not to be longer delayed. 



Oxalis. The autumn-flowering species will now be in 

 bloom, and must be kept in the sun to make them expand 

 freely. The neglect of this is the principal reason that these 

 do not flower perfectly in rooms. 



Camellias. These plants, where there is a collection, 

 flower from this period till April; and the general desire to 

 be fully acquainted with the method of their culture has in- 

 duced us to be liberal in our observations on every point 

 and period through the various stages of their growth and 

 flowering. We will here only remind the inquirer that a 

 pure air and plenty of water, giving the plants frequent 

 sprinklings, are the present necessities, which only are con- 

 ducive to their perfection. 



Attend to the turning of Geraniums and other rapidly 

 growing plants, that all sides of them may have an equal 

 share of light. 



