254 THE FLORIST. 



No. 1, "The Trellis Window, Trentham," and Nos. 3, 11, and 20, 

 being views of the fountain garden, terrace, and lake at the same 

 princely residence. No. 15 is a well executed painting of the colonnade 

 at Alton Tower ; No. 8, a view in the gardens at Elvaston, is likewise 

 cleverly done, as is No. 21, "The Alhambra Garden" at the same 

 place. As the pictures are open for the inspection of the public, we 

 hope patrons of gardening will avail themselves of the opportunity and 

 judge for themselves. There are 25 paintings in the whole, and, as 

 they are views taken from our best gardens expressly for this work, they 

 are worthy of a visit. We hope both the publisher and artist will meet 

 with every support in their spirited undertaking. 



CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR AUGUST. 



Auriculas. — Encourage the growth of seedlings, as many, with 

 judicious treatment, will flower next spring. The general stock should 

 now be shaken out of the old soil, and repotted in pots varying in size 

 according to the size of the plant, using good drainage. For a time, 

 keep the plants close in pits or frames facing the north, but as soon as 

 they have drawn root gradually increase the air, until they can be quite 

 exposed to all weather excepting wet. 



Azaleas. — Shift any of those that were in flower late. Specimens 

 intended for flowering next season should have all the sun, light, and 

 air possible. Young plants that it is desirable to increase in size 

 should be kept warm and moist, with slight shading in bright weather. 



CameUias. — Finish shifting these with all dispatch. They should 

 have plenty of air night and day, and should be occasionally syringed 

 in fine weather. 



Carnations and Picotees. — It will now be too late to put in pipings ; 

 layerings should, however be proceeded with with all despatch. The 

 bloom here is now at its height. The flowers have not been large this 

 season, but are remarkably clean and free from blight. Again we urge 

 the importance of getting the stock layered. If late, and a severe long 

 winter follows, the plants will be few and weak next JNIarch. 



Cinerarias. — Continue to pot in cuttings, repotting them as soon as 

 struck. Those first struck should now receive a good shift, to ensure 

 an early bloom. Seedlings to be similarly treated as the named plants. 

 Mildew and green-fly must be kept under with the usual remedies. 



Cold Frames. — Prepare these as they come at liberty — some of 

 them for receiving cuttings of " bedding stuff," and others to receive th& 

 young plants when potted off. 



Conservator// and Slioic-house. — At this season of the year, when 

 there are plenty of flowers in the open garden, as few extra plants as 

 possible should be kept here ; a few good specimens of Clerodendrons, 

 some Fuchsias, Liliums, Achimenes, Begonias, Balsams, &c., tastefully 

 arranged, will make sufficient display — the permanent plants will 

 have a better chance of ripening their wood. Air should be given 

 freely, night and day. Water abundantly all plants in borders. 



