166 '^^^ GREEN-HOUSE. [Feb. 
SOUTHERN STATES. 
This is a very proper period in the southern states, to sow annual, 
biennial and perennial flower seeds, and to transplant the various 
kinds of fibrous rooted herbaceous flowerinij plants; to plant out 
into the borders of the pleasure grounds, all kinds of deciduous 
trees, flowering and ornamental shrubs; and in short, to perform all 
the other works directed to be done either in this or next month, in 
the Pleasure or Flower-garden compartments, which are suitable in 
that climate. 
THE GREEN-HOUSE. 
Particular attention ought to be [uid to the Green-house 
plants at this season, in order to give them occasional waterings and 
fresh air, and if severe frost should prevail, to give the necessary 
protection. 
In mild weather, they will require refreshments of water now 
and then, and admission of external air, whenever it can be given 
with safety: though all should enjoy an equal benefit of the latter, 
it is not so with respect to the former. 
Oranges, lemons, and myrtles, and most other of the woody 
plants, will require water frequently; but never give them much at 
a time, and to none but where absolutely necessary. 
The herbaceous kinds will also require occasional supplies of 
water, but less frequent, and in less quantities than the woody 
tribe. 
Let the succulent kinds, such as aloes, sedems, mesembryanthe- 
mums, cactuses, kc. have water but very sparingly, and only when 
the earth in the pots is very dry. 
Examine the tubs and pots separately, to see which want water; 
let none be given but where necessary, and always very moderately: 
a little will be serviceable, but too much would be of bad consequence 
at this season. 
Air should be admitted to the plants at all times when the weather 
is favourable, for that is a necessary article; they cannot thrive 
without it, nor continue a healthful lively appearance. Every day, 
when the weather is mild, let some of the windows be opened a little 
way, for the admission of air, and take care that they are shut again 
in due time. 
But be very particular not to admit sharp or cutting winds, or 
frosty air into the green -house at this season; to avoid which, you 
must never be absent while the windows are less or more open: 
