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properly regulate the supply ; no more should be given than is 
actually required, and it should be applied in the morning. 
There are two exceptions in the case of camellias and chrysan¬ 
themums : the first are now forming flower-buds, and require it 
pretty liberally, or the buds fall off; so also with chrysanthe¬ 
mums, which may now be brought into bloom. In arranging 
the plants, those which are tender should be placed more imme¬ 
diately under the eye of the attendant, that any variation in 
their growth may be noted. Seedlings and recent plants 
should be placed close to the glass: climbers should be pruned, 
and tied, as they require it. Geraniums and other plants, 
desired to be bushy, should be frequently turned to the light : 
give air every day, unless very rough; but close at night. 
Ericas require an abundance of air, and the cultivator must be 
careful, lest, in his anxiety to avoid over-watering, he allows 
them to become dry. If worms are supposed to be in any of the 
pots, a gentle watering of lime water will dislodge them. Con¬ 
stantly watch for the appearance of insects, and destroy them 
on their first approach. Dry off alstrsemerias, &c. 
Flower Garden. Though the whole of the greenhouse 
and many of the half-hardy plants are now removed, there 
should still be a sufficiency of flowers to prevent the appearance 
of barrenness; and where the ground is unavoidably empty, let 
it be at once put into requisition for spring flowering plants or 
bulbs. The planting of many kinds, such as tulips, hyacinths, 
crocus, iris, narcissi, &c., should be proceeded with. A few 
ranunculus and anemones also may be planted, though we 
would rather advise the planting of the principal of them to be 
deferred till the spring. Dahlias should be firmly secured to 
their stakes, and a little tan or other light litter placed over 
their roots to^protect them from the first frosts. Pot-roots may 
be dried off; if it is wished to save seed of them, it should be 
selected only from the finest flowers. Ferrarias, gladiolus, and 
other autumn flowering-bulbs should be taken up. China roses 
should be placed in frames for the winter. Give abundance of air 
to stocks, mignonette, violets, and other plants in frames ; water 
them very sparingly. If not already done, place auriculas, pi- 
cottees, carnations, pansies, &c., in their respective places lor 
the winter ; give them plenty of air, and if the weather prove wet 
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