192 THE FLORIST. 



Calceolarias. (See article by Mr. Constantine in the present 

 Number.) 



Cinerarias. Seedlings should be potted into larger pots as they 

 progress. Increase named kinds by putting in cuttings in store-pots 

 in very sandy soil. This plan makes much better plants than divid- 

 ing the roots. Mildew will be the pest to keep down, which must 

 be done with sulphur on its first appearance. 



Carnations and Picotees. Layer these as they go out of bloom : 

 this is in most cases delayed too late, the consequence of which is that 

 the plants do not winter well for want of sufficient root. Transplant 

 any pipings that are struck to make stock-plants to be potted up in 

 October. If seed is required, small glasses must be used to protect 

 the most promising pods from rain. Keep the pots raised above 

 ground on strips of wood, otherwise this wet season will cause many 

 of the layers to canker. 



Dahlias. These will have made strong and rapid growth, owing 

 to the quantity of rain that has fallen : they are a little too sappy, 

 but this could not have been avoided. Tie out the shoots to give 

 them all the air possible ; and tie each plant securely, or the first 

 rough wind will do considerable mischief. Thinning the shoots must 

 be proceeded with; but it must be done with caution, not indiscrimi- 

 nately, or many varieties will be made coarse and open in the petal. 

 Disbud on the same principle; Sir C. Napier, Sir J. Franklin, and 

 Triumphant should be disbudded freely, as no amount of growth will 

 make these coarse. Slugs are very numerous ; these, with earwigs, 

 must be perseveringly kept under. 



Hollyhocks. Here, in the south, this noble flower is about at its 

 best, and will remain fine for a fortnight at least. Those that have 

 a late planting will of course prolong the bloom, which is exceedingly 

 fine; the moist weather we have experienced has caused a fine growth. 

 Care should be observed in selecting seedlings ; this can only be done 

 well by those who have a good knowledge of sorts already out. 



Pansies. Transplant cuttings into raised beds as soon as struck ; 

 sow seed already ripe, and secure more from late-blooming plants. 



Pinks. Transplant young stock from the piping glasses into beds 

 of well-prepared soil free from wire- worms. Cuttings may be still 

 put in from choice or scarce kinds. Secure seed. 



Pelargoniums. Seed, as it ripens, should be sown in broad- 

 topped pots or pans, slightly covering it with soil ; a little shading 

 in bright weather will be beneficial. The first cut-down plants will 

 have broken sufficiently to be shook out of the old soil, disrooted, 

 and re-potted in fresh soil in a size smaller pot. Place them in a 

 frame near the glass, and keep them close for a time ; at first 

 shading will be required. Dry the plants by giving them air every 

 morning; young stock should receive every attention. The strongest 

 young plants intended for specimens should be selected and potted 

 on, giving them plenty of light and air. Use lighter soil for fancies 

 than for the ordinary kinds. 



