352 * THE FLOR/ST. 



My. Fleming is famous for ]\Ielons and some of hi? hybrids, as the 

 Trentham, jDampsha, &c., are good, even now; and if cut just before 

 they ripen, an 1 kept in a dry room, will keep for a long time in per- 

 fection. The flavour of them is improved by placing them for a day or 

 two in a hot-house before cutting them. 



Pansies. — Those in pots under glass should have all the air possible. 

 They should be taken quite off' the plants during fine open weather. 

 Pansies will be but little trouble for the next three months. A little 

 care in keeping them clean is all that is required. 



Pelargoniums. — All the plants that require shifting should be 

 attended to immediately, using the next sized pot, a large shift at 

 this late season being undesirable. A little fire will be useful, if the 

 weather is cold ; and in damp aud foggy weather also, giving a little 

 air at the same time, to give motion to the atmosphere. Attention must 

 be given to training, taking care not to crack the shoots. Avoid crowd- 

 ing the plants ; if they can have now the space they will require when 

 in bloom they will be greatly benefited. They will require less water 

 than last month ; take care they want water before giving it. Stir the 

 surface of the soil half an inch deep whenever it becomes too close. 



Pinery. — Fruit swelling now for the winter supply, will now and 

 then require watering. At this season, with the influences of light 

 daily decreasing, do not hurry swelling fruit, particularly if circum- 

 stances do not compel you to ripen them by a given time. We always 

 have the handsomest and best swelled fruit by allowing them plenty of 

 time. The stock to fruit next season should now be at rest, with a dry 

 atmosphere, and plenty of air. Do not lower the temperature too much 

 for this, or it will end in misshapen fruit. Keeping them dry will 

 effect sufficient. Young plants should now be regulated for the winter. 

 Reduce the amount of moisture, but let the temperature range nearly 

 the same, as well as the bottom heat. 



Tulips. — The offsets should have been planted the latter part of last 

 month. The remainder of the stock should be got in the ground with- 

 out delay. It is most desirable that the planting should be done during 

 fine weather. 



Vinery. — Late Grapes will require fires during damp weather ; they 

 should be made h»y day, and accompanied by opening the sashes to well 

 dry the air of the house. The borders should now be protected from 

 more wet, and very late Grapes will be benefited by a covering of leaves, 

 to keep the roots in action for some time longer. Where Grapes are 

 required in J\Iarch, the house should be at once closed ; and as the 

 Vines will have been pruned some time since, they may be dressed and 

 commenced at once. But little fire will be necessary for some time, as 

 the buds may be brought forward by syringing with tepid water, and 

 closing the house early on bright days. As the buds swell, increase the 

 temperature gradually, cover the border with fresh leaves, and keep 

 it dry. 



