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THE FLORIST’S JOURNAL. 
was, to imitate their natural climate, being natives of the moun¬ 
tains in Switzerland, in altitudes considerably affected by cold: but 
that does not warrant us to suppose that they would bear the 
same low temperature here, when deprived of their hardihood by 
a long course of cultivation. That they were improved by 
manure, if judiciously employed ; and that nature had provided 
for them decaying vegetable matter by which they were sur¬ 
rounded ; for while the long roots penetrated far into the almost 
sterile earth, by which a sufficiency of water was secured, they 
developed fresh absorbing organs around the base of the stem, 
by which they could extract nutriment from the decayed matter 
on the surface of the earth. He explained the different qualities 
of water to prove the advantage of selecting that element most 
essential to the health of the plant; and entered into a physiolo¬ 
gical explanation of the cause of that powdery matter observed 
on Auriculas. 
Mr. Caie admired the essay, detailed the practice recom¬ 
mended by Hogg, and advised, if placed in the conservatory or 
any other desirable situation, to be elevated near the glass, and 
shaded during bright sunshine. 
Mr. Keane had used bone dust, which was a gentle stimu¬ 
lating manure, and very gradual in its decomposition. Any 
diseased part of the plant, which is readily caused by too much 
wet or any neglect, w r as scraped out, and tallow applied to the 
part. He never observed that the blooms received injury from 
exposure to the sun, when its influence at that early season of 
the year was very mild. 
Mr. Gribbins was obliged to Mr. Morse for bringing forward 
such an excellent paper. However they may be situated in 
nature, he would not, in culture, expose them to cold winds or 
frosty air. 
Mr. Sherwood agreed with Mr. Keane that bone dust was 
good manure for them. He sowed seeds in April on shallow 
boxes or pans in light sandy soil, placed in a warm situation in 
the open air, to be kept moist, but protected from heavy rains. 
Mr. Massie was opposed to the use of bone dust; frames 
were useful, but he preferred to place them in the situation he 
described, kept cool, as the least excitement from heat will 
dwindle them. 
Mr. Caie made a few observations on the nature of the pow- 
