The plants being cleaned, surfaced, staked, and arranged, they will
require but little beyond the ordinary attentions of watering and
regulating the admission of air. Plants, when fresh surfaced, sometimes
droop without any apparent cause, which generally arises from the roots
being very dry; the fresh soil absorbing most of the moisture, and
the water escaping between the pot and ball of earth. This is usually
brought on by surfacing the plants when dry: as soon, therefore, as the
consequences are observed, the plants should be examined, and sufficient
water given to wet the ball of earth thoroughly.
Chrysanthemums.--Treat them without further delay as advised in a late
Calendar. An occasional and moderate supply of clear liquid manure
will assist to develope their flowers to greater perfection. If any
indication of mildew appear an application of the flowers of sulphur,
when the foliage is damp, will banish it.
Fuchsias.--Encourage the young stock to continue their blooming by the
application of a little weak liquid manure. When the flowering is over,
and they have lost most of their leaves, they may then be set aside in
any corner free from frost for the winter. To be kept moderately dry.
Myrtles.--These and other such evergreen plants requiring protection
to be placed in pits or frames, or in any other structure, as near the
glass as possible. To be watered regularly; but, like all other plants,
care must be taken that they do not get too much at any time during the
winter.