Finish housing the greenhouse plants, and give them as much air as
possible; for if air is too sparingly admitted at this season, when
many of the plants have not finished their growth, it will cause them to
produce weak and tender shoots, which will be very liable to damp off
at a more advanced period when the inclemency of the external air will
cause them to be kept close. Water to be liberally supplied when they
are first taken into the house, as the dry boards on which they may
stand, or the elevated situation and free circulation of air will
occasion a more frequent want of that element than when they stood on
the moist earth. However, by no means go to the extreme, but give it
only when evidently necessary.
Azaleas.--Plants that have set their blooms to be removed to the
greenhouse; but the late kinds to remain in heat until their growth is
matured and the bloom set. If a few are required to bloom at Christmas,
or a little after, they should be kept in heat until the bloom-buds have
swelled to a good size, when they will require but very little forcing
to start them into bloom.
Bulbs.--Procure and pot them as soon as possible, as much of the success
of early forcing depends upon early potting.
Camellias.--Treat them as advised for Azaleas.
Heaths.--Look sharply after mildew, as plants that have been growing
freely in a shady situation in the open air, and are in a rather
succulent state when taken indoors, are liable to be attacked by this
pest, which should be removed on its first appearance by an application
of sulphur.