Syringe the plants freely with water once or twice a day, taking care to wet the under side of the leaves. Keep the air of the room moist, by setting pans of water on the flues, heating-pipes, or register; give all the light possible, and ventilate freely whenever the weather will permit. When the soil is dry, give sufficient water to moisten all the soil in the pot, and water no more until the surface is dry again. If plants seem stunted or sickly, repot them in fresh, rich soil, or use some other means to induce a healthy growth. The red spider is any thing but an aquatic insect, and will yield to the hydropathic treatment if it is persisted in.

Sand is the best substance in which to preserve carrots through the winter. It should be perfectly dry. It will keep the roots crisp and prevent softening.