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either by placing them in a larger pot, or by surrounding them 
with moss; the death of the plant, or at least loss of great part 
of its roots is frequently caused by the sun heating the side of 
the pot. The unoccupied spaces should now be filled with Balsams 
and other tender annuals; but previous to filling and arranging 
the house for summer, it would be well to see if any repairs are 
required : this is often left till too late ; every plant structure 
should be painted every season, if it were only for the destruction 
of insects. The syringe may be freely used on all plants not in 
flower, others will require watering liberally sometimes twice a 
day; the foliage of large plants such as Camellias, Oranges, 
&c. should be frequently washed with a sponge and soft soap. 
Any desirable kinds of plants may now be propagated; a great 
many Ericas and other hard-wooded plants, which can only be 
struck at this particular season, will now succeed with but little 
trouble if allowed a cool shaded situation. Climbers and free 
growing plants should be pruned, thinned, and tied in their most 
natural positions. Cacti and other succulents not in flower, 
should have a full exposure to the light and sun and air. All 
the air possible should be admitted to the house during the day, 
and about half the quantity at night, unless the weather happens 
to be very wet or windy. 
Flower Garden. Very great, varied and constant attention 
is necessary in this department. Dahlias and other tall plants 
must be carefully and constantly secured to their sticks. Con¬ 
tinue to bud roses : in doing this we would discountenance all 
attempts to place more than one variety on each stock, being 
convinced that two or more sorts on one stem, ultimately spoil 
or destroy each other; Picottees, Carnations, &c. should be 
layered ; attend to the blooms ; if seed is desired the calyx should 
be torn off down as far as the seed vessel, to prevent earwigs 
secreting in them ; pansies should be cut back to produce a good 
autumnal bloom. Take up Tulips and Ranunculus as soon as 
the foliage is dead, also all bulbous-rooted plants. Constantly 
fill up vacancies as they occur in the beds and borders of the 
flower garden. Water all newly-planted flowers ; a second bloom 
may be obtained from several kinds of plants and flowers which 
bloom at this season, by a judicious thinning or pruning back : 
we may mention the early sorts of roses, althea frutex, most 
