188 GREEN-HOUSE — OP CAPE BULBS, ETC. [January. 
it feels soft, and altogether seems to have lost its nutritive 
substance ; and when the young foliage expands, it becomes 
covered with dark brown spots, and finally very much dis- 
figured; and when in this state the red spider is severe, and, 
ultimately, death ensues. 
If any of the plants are affected as above described, take 
a sponge, and wash every leaf minutely with soft water, and 
syringe them with water three or four times a week, which 
will clean them. All the young foliage will be healthy, and 
that which has been affected will fall off; however, preven- 
tion is better than cure ; and if the Camellias are properly 
syringed every evening during summer, and once or twice a 
week during winter, they will never be subject to the ravages 
of that destructive insect. 
Tie up any of the flowers that are expanded, to stakes, in 
case of accident ; and, in syringing, observe not to let any 
water fall on the flowers, as it causes premature decay and 
change of colour. 
OF ORANGES, LEMONS, ETC. 
As there will perhaps be more leisure in the green-house 
this month than in any other during the winter, it is pre- 
sumed that there will not be a moment lost. If any of the 
trees are infested with insects, these, being now in their in- 
active state, may be more easily destroyed than at any ether 
time. It is the brown scaly insect that generally infests 
them. For treatment, see Hot-house, January. The plant 
or tree after being washed, before it becomes dry, will re- 
quire to be syringed with water, otherwise the dust will ad- 
here to the glutinous particles of the soap. Set the plant in 
an airy situation to dry, in case of damp. There are several 
others subject to this insect, such as Myrtles, Oleas, Olean- 
ders, &c, which treat in the same manner. Be careful that 
these trees are not over-watered ; if the soil is moist, it is 
sufficient. 
OF CAPE BULBS, ETC. 
If there are any out of the ground, it is time that the 
whole were potted, such as Lachendlia, Wachrndorfia, 
