The greatest difficulty in the management of plants in dwellings, is the absence of sufficient moisture in the atmosphere; uniformity of temperature may also be mentioned, and want of fresh air. Large foliaged plants are the least satisfactory. The cactus family are well adapted, so far as constitution, but they have little to recommend as floral ornaments. The epiphyllums and Cereus sections, it is true, have magnificent flowers, but the greater proportion of mamillaria, Opuntia, melocatus, are more curious in form than flower. Similar in habit and growth are the various aloes; A. nigra, A. humilis, A. variegata, and A. retusa, may be mentioned as well adapted for this mode of cultivation. Sempervirums and mesembryanthemums require similar treatment, and some of them have beautiful flowers. These are eminently cleanly plants, requiring little water, and never making a mess with falling leaves and buds. The cyclamen are most desirable, as also the oxalis; there are many beautiful species of both these tribes. The leaves should be kept clean, by syringing or sponging them individually. As a matter of cleanliness, saucers are set under the pots containing the plants; these should be emptied occasionally of water.

Even plants that delight in moisture will not thrive, if it stagnates about their roots.

Window Gardening Parlor Plants 1200128MRS. ALMY's HOTEL, HAVANA, WHERE DR. KANE EXPIRED.

MRS. ALMY's HOTEL, HAVANA, WHERE DR. KANE EXPIRED.