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sufficiently high, and sow the taller kinds for the main summer crops; 

 keep sowing every fortnight Broad Beans, and earth up early-planted 

 ones. Dwarf French and Scarlet Runners may be planted in warm 

 situations. The main crops of Borecole, Broccoli, Savoys, Brussels 

 Sprouts, &c. should be sown forthwith. Look at an excellent paper 

 for preserving the seeds from birds in our last Number. Complete 

 sowing Carrots, Beets, Salsify, and Scorzonera, &c. Prick out the 

 early-sown Celery under a hand-glass, or in a frame. Sow in the 

 open ground for winter crops when the weather is showery, divide 

 herbs and make fresh plantations. Sow to make good for failures. 

 Towards the end, get a ridge prepared for hand-glass Cucumbers. 



Orchids. As the successful blooming of these fine plants depends 

 on the strength and vigour of the shoots, do not allow any thing to 

 check their progress ; a moist atmosphere, without, however, encou- 

 raging water to lodge about their roots, and a nicely regulated 

 temperature, will be the principal points to attend to. 



Pansies. Take the small side-shoots, and those produced from 

 the centre of the plant, and put them in as cuttings in store pots, 

 under glass in a cool situation. These will make fine plants for 

 blooming in September, which will again produce considerable in- 

 crease. By this treatment the spring blooms are much larger, as it 

 strengthens the principal shoots. 



Pelargoniums. These will be making great progress this month, 

 and, to prevent their drawing, should have plenty of room. Continue 

 tying the branches as they increase in size, and keep the foliage 

 clean. Green-fly must be kept under ; fumigate effectually, just 

 before the plants are coming into bloom, two nights in succession. 

 Watering must be well attended to this month ; the pots being fiill 

 of roots, they dry very fast during bright weather. Shade as little 

 as possible until the plants are coming into bloom ; a little shading, 

 however, on a bright day, following dull weather, would be benefi- 

 cial. 



Pinks. See that the sparrows do not attack these ; if so, scare 

 them away in a similar manner to that recommended for Carnations 

 and Picotees. If for exhibition, thin the side-shoots as soon as long 

 enough. 



Roses. Planting is now becoming somewhat hazardous ; but the 

 danger may be obviated by careftilly syringing the heads and stems 

 should the weather continue dry. Pruning should now be finished, 

 both with hardy and tender varieties. In pots the maggot will 

 require vigilance to prevent its ravages doing much mischief; the 

 green-fly, too, must be kept down on his first appearance by fumiga- 

 tion. Where blossoms are making their appearance, liquid manure 

 should be given once or twice a week. 



Tulips. Protect these well from hail-storms. The less rain they 

 have the better ; but if by any chance they should become wet, frost 

 must be kept from them until they are thoroughly dry. 



