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put in their places in the borders and beds, if 
possible; for, if delayed till the spring, they get 
a check just as all their strength is wanted for 
the bloom. 
Bulbs, not mentioned, comprising Lilies of 
all sorts, Fritillarias, Narcissus, Crocuses, and 
all other kinds that are dug up in summer, must 
be planted this month, if not done according 
to instructions last month, or the month 
previous. The arrangements have been already 
well defined as respects Tulips and Hyacinths, 
as well as all others. 
Pink Beds may yet be made ; but some of 
the coarse growing varieties may be kept in 
pots all the winter, and be planted out, by 
turning the balls out of the pots whole, in the 
spring ; it checks the exuberance of their 
growth, keeps the bloom within a moderate 
compass, and will not spoil the lacing, if not 
delayed too long in the spring. 
STOVE AND ORCHIDEOUS HOUSE. 
Whether there be one, or separate houses, 
the attention and management will not mate- 
rially differ. Many subjects are completely at 
rest; they have perfected their season's growth, 
arid require no nourishment, compared with 
that which is wanted during growth. Neverthe- 
less, those which are pushing forth bloom buds, 
or are growing, must not be neglected. "Water 
must be administered of the same temperature 
as the atmosphere within, which can only be 
managed by having tanks or cisterns filled with 
water, always supplied within the house. 
Amaryllis, of which every lover of flowers 
should have a good store, must be watched 
closely, although considered at rest; for the 
instant any put forth the least growth, they 
must be brought to the light, and, if they are 
at all cramped for room, repotted in pots of a 
larger size, and regularly moistened; for these 
plants rise for bloom at all times during the 
winter ; and when once they start they require 
a good supply of room for the roots and water 
to moisten them. Orchideous plants, in flower, 
and some other subjects which bloom during 
the winter, will be found useful in the conser- 
vatory, and should be removed for that purpose; 
others, that are at rest, may be placed in the 
coldest part of the house and be kept dry. 
The plants now in the stove to be forced into 
early bloom ; such as Roses, American plants, 
Azalea Indica, and Sinensis ; some kinds of 
Camellia Japonica, Siberian and Persian 
Lilac, small double-flowering Cherries and 
Almonds, Pyrus spectabilis, common border 
Pinks, &c, require plenty of moisture as they 
grow, and as their buds swell ; and this month 
another lot of similar subjects should be 
brought into the coldest part of the house, to 
succeed those of last month. Cuttings of stove 
plants that have struck, may be potted off at 
any time during the winter, or now, as in that 
young state they continue to grow the whole 
time, and will sometimes require two or three 
shifts before the spring. All growing plants 
that have not sufficient pot room, should be 
changed into larger pots. Examine all the 
plants, to see they are not affected with 
red spider, mealy-bug, or scale, and if they be, 
the proper remedies should be applied ; clean- 
liness should be observed in all cases ; no dead 
leaves or decayed blooms should be left upon 
the shelves, nor be allowed to hang about the 
plants, or on the pots. The walls and floors 
should be occasionally syringed with a fine 
rose, but applied with some force. It not 
only dislodges filth and dust, but it disturbs 
insects of all kinds, and the floors should be 
well washed. The house should generally be 
closed, and ought not to be lower than 65" by 
day, and 55° by night. 
PITS AND FRAMES. 
Generally these are to be managed ac- 
cording to the plants in them. If any are 
substitutes for the stove or green-house, the 
directions for these respective buildings must 
be followed. Half-hardy and green-house 
plants, Heaths, Camellias, &c, require all the 
air that can be given, but no exposure to rain; 
the lights may be taken right off in mild, dry, 
open weather, and the plants thrive the better 
for it ; but in case of rain, lift up the lights all 
round, by placing pots under the four corners; 
for plants should never be wetted in wintertime. 
Those which are to answer the purpose of a 
stove for tropical plants, or the orchideous 
family, must be kept up to a temperature of 
65° by day, and 55° by night ; and if the heat 
be communicated by dung, see that it does not 
decline without giving it immediately a fresh 
supply by means of linings of hot stable dung, 
and if the heat is in tan or leaves, see that 
fresh vigour be given in time by an additional 
supply. In all other points look to former 
directions. 
THE GREEN-HOUSE. 
In this department much depends upon the 
weather ; but it is good to avoid as much as 
possible giving artificial heat. Not one proper 
green-house plant requires more than to be 
kept free from the attacks of frost. In mild 
weather they cannot have too much air, and 
water must, all through the winter, be spa- 
ringly administered. The Camellias which 
are swelling their blooms must not be allowed 
to be dry, for they would drop their flower 
buds ; and equal care must be taken to prevent 
them from being too wet. All dead leaves 
must be removed, and not be allowed to lie 
about upon the shelves or floor. Great care 
must be used to prevent damp ; and, for this 
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