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amongfl the flowers, having been brought 
upon the ftage with the pots, where they 
remain concealed, or dormant, till the 
flowers are in bloom; or perhaps they 
may have gained accefs by having crept 
up the external frame, and from thence 
fallen down upon the pots; or they may 
poffibly have flown upon them, as they 
are evidently provided with wings, though 
it does not appear that they often make 
ufe of them. At all events, it is neceflary 
frequently to examine the plants, and 
the flicks which fupport the ftems, as 
earwigs will be often found concealed 
there in the day-time, particularly at the 
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part where the ftems are tied, which 
affords them a more feeure hiding place. 
If any of the petals hang loofe, or drop 
out, it is a certain fign that an earwig is, 
or has been there: in the fir ft cafe, blow¬ 
ing forcibly with the mouth, into the 
bloffom. 
