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be given them ; place them in the lightest part of the house, and 
water them regularly. Climbers will now require frequent at¬ 
tention ; as they grow, thin out superfluous shoots, and tie those 
left in their proper places; allow none to attain a rambling 
growth. Much depends on the proper stopping, thinning, and 
shortening growing shoots at this time; where bushiness is de¬ 
sired it is frequently necessary, and many plants produce but a 
scanty bloom without it. Pruning, in general, is better done by 
the removal of small shoots, or the points of them, than by taking 
off large branches, so that it is attended to as often as is required. 
The destruction of insects should be strictly attended to. A little 
air may be admitted on favorable opportunities; the average 
temperature should be continued at 65 degrees, it may vary 
5 degrees either way. 
Greenhouse. In this department every plant should be 
thoroughly examined, to ascertain how far they are in a fit state 
to meet the increasing demands that will shortly be made upon 
them; all that require it should be at once repotted; sour in¬ 
crustations, if any, should be removed from the borders of the 
house, or from large boxes or pots, and fresh earth supplied. 
See that the drainage of every plant is perfect. Geraniums, 
Fuchsias, Calceolarias, &c., all require repotting, and the growing 
shoots of the first-mentioned should be frequently stopped. 
Verbenas should be forwarded, that the points of the young wood 
may be taken off and struck, to form plants for turning into the 
open borders for the summer. Forced flowers from the Stove 
should be brought here while in bloom, and others from the 
Frames removed to their places. Camellias require to be liberally 
supplied with water ; a light part of the house should be allowed 
them. Green fly must be watched for, as they increase very fast 
at this season ; as soon as any are discovered fumigate with 
tobacco strongly, and repeat it next day, observing to have the 
plants quite dry when it is done ; the second attack is generally 
too much lor them. Give air on every fine day, if it is only for 
an hour, and, as the weather becomes warmer, it should be in¬ 
creased as much as possible. All half-hardy plants required for 
bedding out should be forwarded for propagation. Autumn 
