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in time of slight frosts in smaller portions, never keeping it 
altogether close when the sun has any effect on the interior 
temperature of the house, which should not be allowed to be 
higher than fifty degrees. 
Water must be given in a very sparing manner. None of 
the plants are in an active state of vegetation, consequently 
it will be found that looking over tbem thrice a week and 
supplying their wants will be sufficient. Succulents will need 
a little once in three weeks or a month. Give very moderate 
supplies to the Amaryllis that are dormant, and keep all these 
bulbs in the warmest part of the house. 
OF TENDER BULBS. 
Where there are tropical bulbs in the collection, and there 
is not the convenience of a hot-house, they may be very well 
preserved by shaking them clear of the soil. Dry them pro- 
perly, and place them in a box of very dry sand or moss, and 
put them in a situation near the furnace, where they will be 
free from damp. These can be potted about the first of April. 
Give no water till they begin to grow, then plant them in 
the garden about the middle of May, where they will flower 
during the summer season, if they are mature. 
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 
If there are any of the half-hardy plants exposed, have 
them taken into the house or under the requisite protection, 
in frames, pits, cellars, &c. The autumn flowering Cape 
bulbs should be placed near the glass, and free from the shade 
of other plants. Cleanliness through the whole house and 
among the plants ought at all times to be attended to. 
DECEMBER. 
The weather may probably be now severe, and it is at 
all times advisable to keep the temperature as steady and 
