Keep the conservatory as cool by day as is consistent with the health of
the plants. By such means they will remain longer in bloom, and will be
more enjoyable for parties inspecting them.
Camellias.--Continue to encourage the growth of those that have done
flowering by increasing the temperature, by frequent syringings, and by
a liberal supply of water at the roots. If any have made their growth,
and have formed their blossom-buds, they will require more light and
less moisture for the future.
Cinerarias.--To continue them in a healthy blooming state it is
necessary to attend to them carefully, that they may not droop for want
of water, nor be saturated with it. When the sun is powerful, slight
shading is necessary for a few hours in the middle of the day, to
prevent the blooms from losing their brilliancy; and plenty of air to be
given when the weather is mild.
Fuchsias.--Having been treated with plenty of heat and moisture, they
will now be making rapid growth, and will be fit to shift into their
blooming-pots, using a light, rich soil for the purpose.
New Holland Plants.--Top and syringe frequently all such plants as are
growing freely. Stake and tie them as they may require.
Pelargoniums.--Continue to stake and tie the shoots that require it in
due time. Some clear liquid manure (cowdung water, for instance) may be
given to plants that are well established with roots and showing their
trusses of bloom; and sufficient space to be given for each plant to
develope its natural beauty. We would advise shading only when there is
a fear of scorching from the usual sudden sunbursts of April weather.
Ply the syringe every fine evening to refresh the plants, and to
keep down insects, until the flowers expand, when syringing should be
discontinued.