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smooth even tube and sepals to all future seminal varieties we 
think there cannot be the least hesitation. We therefore say, 
whoever grows Fuchsia serratifolia, must grow it for itself, as it 
cannot be of assistance in the production of fine hybrids. This, 
however, does not detract from its value as an ornamental plant, 
for it is well deserving a place in every collection of which 
Fuchsias form a part. 
Editor. 
MANAGEMENT OF THE AURICULA IN WINTER. 
An error of much consequence frequently creeps into the 
calendarial directions usually given for the management of the 
Auricula in the winter, which occurs through the use of general 
terms, and perhaps a too liberal interpretation of them. It is 
this: most writers, in cautioning the tyro against the effects of 
a superabundant supply of water, advise but a very limited 
quantity: this term is far too indefinite for a beginner, as 
perhaps not two in twenty will understand it in the same 
proportions. It is true, a reduced, and, comparatively with the 
summer treatment, a very limited supply is all that is required, 
though the restriction need not be carried to the severe extent 
it too frequently is; and thinking some further explanation 
necessary of what is wanted, I send you a detail of my 
practice. 
When the plants are first placed in frames, and for about 
a month after, I continue to water to nearly the extent of the 
summer supply, that the previous repotting may have its full 
effect on the plant. This is a point of the first consequence, 
and so treated, with the extra warmth of the sun (for I always 
select a southern aspect for wintering), they become thoroughly 
re-established in the pots, and form a new set of leaves, before 
the severe weather occurs. When this new growth is complete, 
which it usually is by November, the supply of water is reduced 
to a small quantity, applied about twice a week, just so much 
as will keep the soil moderately moist; and this is continued 
through the damp weather usual to this part of the year, until 
the arrival of clear frosty nights: then it is that the error of 
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