The stove plants of strong and early growth may be allowed a gradual
increase of ventilation and more sunlight. Plenty of moisture is still
essential for the general stock. Shading may now be dispensed with,
except during bright sunbursts. Careful attention to be given to the
Allamandas, Echites, Euphorbias, Luculias, Stephanotises, Dipladenias,
and other such valuable stove plants. The surface soil of large
specimens to be stirred, and weeds and moss removed.
Gesnera zebrina.--Shift them for winter flowering; they delight in a
mixture composed of equal parts of fibrous loam, heath soil, and leaf
mould. All plants after shifting do best when placed in a gentle bottom
heat; to be syringed occasionally, and shaded during bright sunshine.
Shift on all Orchids that now require it, and are making their growth.
Top dress others, if they require it. All that are growing freely in
pots or baskets, or on blocks, to be syringed with clear, tepid, soft
water in the afternoons of fine days, and to be shut up early.