266 GREEN-HOUSE — WATERING, ETC. [^'y- 
MAY. 
About the first of the month all the small half-hardy plants 
may be taken out of the green-house, and those that are left 
will be more benefited by a freer circulation of air, which 
will inure them to exposure. The Geraniums ought to stand 
perfectly clear of other plants, while in flower and growing, 
or they will be much drawn and spindly. 
WATERING. 
We have advanced so much on this subject, another obser- 
vation is not necessary ; except as to succulents, which are 
frequently over-watered about this period. Before they begin 
to grow, once a week is sufficient. 
OF BRINGING OUT THE GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS. 
Those trees or plants of Orange, Lemon, Myrtle, Nerium, 
&c, that were headed down with the intention of planting 
them into the garden, to renovate their growth, should be 
brought out and planted in the situations intended for them. 
A good light rich soil will do for either, and the balls of earth 
might be a little reduced, that when they are lifted, they 
might go into the same pot or tub, or perhaps a less one. 
This being done, the plants, generally in a calm day from 
the 12th to the 18th of the month, should be taken out, 
carrying them directly to a situation partially shaded from 
the sun, and protected from the wind. In regard to a situa- 
tion best adapted for them during summer, see Hot-house this 
month, which will ecpually apply to green-house plants. All 
Primroses and Polyanthus delight in shade. The reason of 
so many plants of the D. oddra* dying, is from the effects 
* On examining these plants, when the first appearance of decay 
affected them, the decayed part was without exception at the surface 
of the soil, which was completely mortified, while the top and roots 
were apparently fresh. This led us to conclude that the cause was 
the effect of sun and water on the stem. We have since kept the 
