I place them on ashes under a north wall in some sheltered part of the garden, until the frosts of November compel me to put them in cold pits, keeping them, since their being re-potted, as dry as I can to prevent growth, but not sufficiently so to cause the plants to flag or their roots to get quite dry. 1 then, about the commencement of December, prune all that I intend bringing into the greenhouse in the early part of January, for blooming in May and June, and stimulate them gently by applying water at a temperature a few degrees warmer than the atmosphere of the pit where they still are, so as when they are introduced into the greenhouse at the commencement of January, at a medium temperature of 46°, they are just beginning to push strongly.

About the commencement of February a little more heat is given, and weak liquid manure is applied about twice a week, which is strength-ened as the plants increase in vigour and have their buds well set. About this time syringing overhead with lukewarm water, or steaming, may occasionally be had recourse to, as it tends to give strength to the plants, and keeps away the aphis and other enemies. Lastly, when the shoots are sufficiently long for the purpose, they are gently brought down to the sides of the pot. or staked to such places as they are intended to occupy, so as when the plants are ready for the show, these appliances may be removed, and the plant still preserve a round and uniform appearance.

I had almost forgotten to add, that it is necessary at all times when temperature is at 60° or above, to give as much air as possible: and this may even be done when a gentle fire is going. - Cattage Gardener.