298 rooms — repotting. [June, July. 
CAPE BULBS. 
Any of these that are done flowering, such as Ixia, Oxa- 
lis, Lachendlia, &c, as soon as the foliage begins to decay, 
turn the pots on their sides, which will ripen the roots, and, 
when perfectly dry, clear them from the soil, wrap them up 
in paper, with their names attached, and put them carefully 
aside until the time of planting. 
REPOTTING. 
Where it is required, repot Cactus, Aloe, Mescmhryanthc- 
mums, and all other succulents, with any of the Amaryllis 
that are required to be kept in pots; also, Cape Jasmines. 
For description of the above, see Hot-house and Green-house 
of this month, under the same head. 
JUNE AND JULY. 
The only attention requisite to these plants is in giving 
water, keeping them from being much exposed to either sun 
or high winds, and preventing the attack of insects. Water 
must be regularly given every evening, when there has not 
been rain during the day. Where they arc in a growing 
state, they are not liable at this season of the year to suffer 
from too much water, except in a few instances, such as the 
Lemon-scented Geranium, and those kinds that are tuberous- 
rooted, as Ardens, Bkblor, Tristum, &c, which should have 
moderate supplies. 
All the plants ought to be turned round every few weeks 
to prevent them from growing to one side, by the one being 
more dark than the other, and keep those of a straggling 
growth tied neatly to rods. Wherever insects of any descrip- 
tion appear, wash them off directly. Give regular syring- 
ings or sprinklings from the rose of a watering-pot. Be par- 
