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they must not, however, be excited into growth now ; on the contrary, 

 they should be nearly at rest. 



Camellias and Azaleas. Keep cool and airy, unless early blooms 

 are desired. A few free-blooming Azaleas may be placed in a mode- 

 rately warm house, if wanted to bloom by Christmas ; the whites, 

 triumphans, and hybrids from indica are best for blooming early. 



Carnations and Picotees. We have had a fine autumn for these 

 plants ; they will be very easily wintered, compared with the trouble 

 they have been during the last two seasons ; all should be established 

 in the small pots by this time. This being the case, and the plants 

 healthy, their management consists in the merest routine for the next 

 three months. Plenty of air but not much water ; the hardier they 

 are kept the better ; damp must be avoided, and the plants must be kept 

 perfectly clean. 



Cinerarias. These plants will now be growing very fast ; fumigate 

 if aphides are detected : this should be done with care, the foliage being 

 very tender ; burning a little tobacco two successive nights will be most 

 effectual. Those for winter flowering will now be throwing up their 

 blooming spikes, and may be selected fi'om the general stock in the 

 pit, and placed in front of the greenhouse. Shift any part of the young 

 stock that is filling the pots with root. 



Conservatory. As the entire stock is now in the house, air must be 

 given on all favourable opportunities, to harden the plants well before 

 winter, it will help to prevent mildew, and by applying a little fire on 

 wet days at the same time, a close damp air will be avoided, at all 

 times inimical to the welfare of plants. Chrysanthemums should be 

 brought in as they get into bloom, and with Epiphyllums, Salvias, &c., 

 will help to make a good display through the month. Another plant. 

 Fuchsia serratifolia, is one of the gayest things possible at this season, 

 and should be grown largely for an autumn -blooming plant. Violets, 

 Mignonette, &c., are likewise indispensable. 



Cucumbers. Keep a steady bottom-heat, as recommended last 

 month ; the top heat should not be much under 70°. Air at all 

 opportunities. Keep the Vines thin and well exposed to the Hght. 

 Surface the pots or boxes occasionally, and water with Hquid manure ; 

 if mildew appear, dust a little sulphur over the spots, and keep rather 

 a drier heat for a few days ; fumigate for aphides. 



Dahlias. Storing the roots, both pot and ground, should be done at 

 once, if a dry time. The roots keep all the better by being placed in 

 an open shed for a few days before being finally stored for wintering. 

 Drain any water that may be in the crowns of the roots. If a little soil 

 is left about the tubers so much the better, if in a dry state. 



Flower Garden and Shrubberi/. What remaining beds continue to 

 make a show of bloom should be preserved, the rest should be cleared 

 away at once, to make room for Anemones, Dutch bulbs, Crocuses, &c. 

 Continue to pot choice plants for next year. Much of the beauty of 

 the garden early next season will depend on the care which is taken of 

 Geraniums, standard Fuchsias, and a number of other things. When 

 the rubbish is cleared away, well sweep the Grass, and put the walks 

 in good trim, by frequently rolling them, for the winter. A capital 



