THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 285 



Chater. Messrs. Paul and Son second. Only one stand of blooms 

 from an amateur grower was contributed, and they were poor. 



The principal exhibitors at the Metropolitan shows are well 

 nigh worn out with the strain upon them, occasioned by the fre- 

 quency with which the shows are held ; and a short time since they 

 held a meeting at Anderton's Hotel, for the purpose of appointing a 

 committee to consult with the leading societies in reference to fixing 

 the exhibitions for next year. A very general opinion prevails 

 amongst exhibitors, that if each society were to hold one good exhibi- 

 tion, it would be better for every one. G. G. 



THE GARDEN GUIDE FOR SEPTEMBER. 



Elower Garden. — Plant out layers and pipings of Carnations, 

 Pinks, and Picotees as soon as they are well rooted. Select an open 

 situation, and dig the ground up deeply before planting. Divide 

 and replant Daisies and Polyanthuses for spring bedding, if not 

 already done. Look after Dahlias, and support them with stakes as 

 it becomes necessary, and protect from earwigs by setting traps. 

 Pill a few small pots with moss, and turn them bottom upwards 

 upon the stakes used in supporting the branches. Seedling her- 

 baceous plants ought to be strong by this time, and ready for 

 planting out; but there is yet time for sowing seed, if still undone. 

 Transplant evergreens, and propagate either by cuttings or layers. 

 With the aid of favourable weather, turf laid now will become nicelv 

 established by winter. Pinish the propagation of the stock of 

 bedding plants as quickly as possible. 



Kitchen Garden. — Thin the winter crop of Turnips to the 

 proper distance apart, and the Spinach slightly, if too thick. Hoe 

 the ground between the rows to destroy every vestige of weed before 

 it has time to seed, and thus render it unnecessary to tread the 

 ground when in a soft state from the autumn rains. Plant out a 

 good breadth of the Green Curled, and Broad-leaved Batavian 

 Endive, and Brown Cos and Drumhead Cabbage Lettuce for the 

 winter. Tie up for blanching those sufficiently advanced. Take 

 up and store Potatoes, and the Onions not sufficiently matured for 

 taking up last month. Make an elevated bed for the reception of a 

 frame to receive the Cauliflower plants to stand over the winter. 

 Hand-lights and ground vineries are invaluable adjuncts to the 

 kitchen garden for protecting young plants of various crops, and 

 for preserving Lettuce, Endive, and many other things after they 

 have reached maturity. Plant out the main crop of Cabbage for 

 spring use at a distance of two feet apart, and insert a strong Cole- 

 wort plant between each four, to draw during the winter. Sow r 

 Chervil, Corn Salad, and Radishes for a late supply. Earth up 

 Celery and Leeks, selecting a dry day for that purpose. 



Pruit Garden. — Expose the fruit on wall-trees to the light by 

 removing the leaves which overshadow it. Early Apples and Pears 



