A cautious application of fire-heat to be still observed here. The
temperature to be kept rather low than otherwise, for fear of exciting
premature growth. A small portion of air to be admitted on fine days, to
purify the atmosphere of the house. Keep the surface of the soil in the
pots free from weeds, as also from moss and lichen; but when doing so
do not loosen the soil so as to injure the roots near the surface. Keep
every plant free from dead leaves, and all climbing plants neatly tied
up. The Achimenes, Clerodendrons, Erythrinas, Gloxinias, and the various
bulbs will now be approaching a state of repose, and therefore will
require but little or no water. To prevent confusion or mistakes it is
advisable to place them on a shelf, or some other part of the house,
by themselves. Although dormant, or nearly so, they require a stove
temperature to keep them safe and sound.