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ticularly attentive in this respect, to the Camellias, which 
will keep the foliage in a healthy state. 
If the foliage of Lilium longiflorum, or Japonicum, has 
decayed, do not water them while dormant, as they are easily 
injured by such treatment. 
AUGUST. 
For the kinds of plants that require potting, we refer to 
the Green-house for this month. All that are therein speci- 
fied are peculiarly adapted for rooms, and we would call at- 
tention to the genus Cyclamen, which has not been gene- 
rally introduced into the collections of our ladies ; as, from 
the character and beauty of the flowers, they are very at- 
tracting and highly deserving of culture. Attend to the 
Geraniums as there directed, and be particular in having 
them cut down and repotted, as there fully described. The 
Oranges, Lemons, Oleanders, and Myrtles that are kept in 
cellars or rooms, should have the same attention in this 
month as directed in the green-house, which to repeat here 
would be occupying space unnecessarily. 
Reseda odorata, or Mignonette, is one of the most fra- 
grant annuals. To have it in perfection during winter, the 
seed should be sown about the end of this month, or the be- 
ginning of next, into pots of fine light earth, and sprinkled 
with water frequently. When it comes up, the plants must 
be thinned out or transplanted : the former method is pre- 
ferable. Keep them from frost during winter, and always 
near the light. 
This will equally apply to the green-house. 
Cape bulbs, such as Sparaxis, Ixia, Oxalis, and Lacke- 
nalia, should now be planted. For method and sorts, see 
Green-house in August and September. 
