190 TIIE FLORIST. 



Although the season for Cinerarias is nearly over, nevertheless the 

 two first collections were very good. They came from Mr. Turner, of 

 Slough, and Mr. Shritnpton, of Putney. Messrs. Dobson also had 

 some good plants. The best were Slough Rival, Perfection, Baroness 

 Rothschild, Mrs. Colman, Brilliant (Lidyard), ditto (Smith), and Mr. 

 Hoyle. 



Of Tulips some good blooms were shown by J. Hunt, Esq., Wy- 

 combe, and Mr. Turner. The best were Eliza, Sarah Headley, Mary 

 Headley, Bloemart, Magnum Bonum, Maid of Orleans, King, Victoria, 

 and Heroine. 



Of Verbenas, Mr. Turner had a beautiful boxful of cut blooms, 

 among which the most conspicuous were perhaps Rosalind, large and 

 showy scarlet ; Mrs. Pennington, rosy pink, large and fine; and Lord 

 Elgin, deep plum with a white eye. 



CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 



Auriculas. — Place these in a cool shady situation, taking the 

 precaution not to allow the drips from trees or buildings to fall upon 

 them. Green-fly will be troublesome, but must be kept under ; if 

 infected, remove the plants to a pit, that they may be effectually 

 fumigated. 



Azaleas and Camellias. — Keep the latter close and with humid 

 atmosphere until their growth is completed, when more air and less 

 moisture should be given, to cause them to form flower buds. Clean 

 the decayed petals from Azaleas as they go out of bloom, and well wash 

 the foliage. The plants, after blooming, should be induced to grow by 

 a nice moist atmosphere. Any plants getting naked at bottom may 

 be laid on their sides, to encourage the bare stems to break. Those 

 intended for early forcing will have made their growth, and may now 

 have more light and air, to get them to set well for next season's bloom. 



Carnations and Picotees. — The main shoots should now be carefully 

 tied to nice green stakes. Remove any dead foliage, and likewise any 

 surface soil that may have become green and sour — replacing with fresh. 

 These also are frequently attacked with green-fly at this season, which 

 should be brushed from the points of the shoots as they appear, and 

 occasionally wash them with tobacco water. 



Cinerarias. — Little can now be done with these other than advised 

 last month. Cut down such as are out of flower to within two or three 

 inches of the surface. Stir the surface slightly, and top dress with light 

 soil. A north aspect is the best at this season. Take cuttings as soon 

 as ready for early flowering plants. Sow seeds in a cool frame or north 

 border, which prick off as soon as liirge enough to handle. Soil may 

 now be prepared by putting together equal parts good turfy loam, leaf- 

 mould, and stable manure. Thoroughly amalgamate, and turn occa- 

 sionally until required. 



