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appearance of decay, or the approach of insects. For the first, 
immediate pruning is the best remedy ; and for the latter, fumi¬ 
gation. If not done last month, let all climbers, whether on 
pillars, the wall, or rafters of the house, be considerably re¬ 
duced in size. This should not be delayed, though it may be 
at the expense of a few flowers, as every ray of light is of the 
first importance to the plants in the house. The amateur can¬ 
not be too cautious in the use of water during this and the next 
month; the plants generally should be excited as little as pos¬ 
sible. The average temperature of the house should be about 
55 degrees. 
Greenhouse. Among the multitudinous plants usually kept 
in a greenhouse none repay the little trouble entailed better 
than ericas, yet none are more impatient of mismanagement, 
and it is now, if at all, they generally show it. They require 
to be kept only moderately damp, with all the air possible. 
Should any of them show signs of mildew, which is principally 
caused by a confined situation, strew a little sulphur on the 
parts affected, and remove them to a more airy place. Chry¬ 
santhemums are now the chief ornaments of the house; they 
should be liberally watered every morning, and the foliage occa¬ 
sionally syringed, to keep them clean and healthy : bring in 
others for a succession as they seem to require it. Annuals for 
spring flowering should be placed close to the glass; tie up 
and train their shoots. Soft wooded plants that are growing 
will be benefited by pinching off the points of their leading 
shoots. Calceolarias should be kept in a warm, yet light part 
of the house. Geraniums should be similarly treated : observe 
that they are free from green fly ; if it appears, instantly fumi¬ 
gate them, and repeat it next day. Air should be admitted 
every mild dry day: if the weather happens to be wet a little 
fire-heat should be applied to expel damp. Use no more water 
than is actually necessary. 
Flower Garden. The beauty of this department is now 
fast fading away; but the cultivator, like the seasons, must be 
ever progressing. The beds and borders should be at once 
