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ding what is not wanted for the fruit or for next year’s 
supply. 
THe Peach House.—This month is a somewhat 
important one here. Some of the early trees will be 
still in progress, and the development of the leaf will 
be taking place. In these cases some syringing must 
be done, but not until all the fruit is set; give all the 
air possible on every sunny day. The greatest import- 
ance should be attached to the equal development of 
the wood-buds in young and progressive trees. The 
main object is to get as much growth of fruit-bearing 
wood at the base of the cordon, fan-trained, or even 
the pyramid, or bush Peach, as there is at the ex- 
tremities. The aphides will soon be troublesome, and 
the syringe must be well applied to those trees that 
have set fruit. The Strawberries on the floor must be 
well watered. 
THE PLuM HoUsE AND THE CHERRY HOUSE.— 
Admit all the air possible till the fruit is set; then 
syringe freely every day. 
THE GOOSEBERRY Hovuse.—Continue last month’s 
work, 
THE CucumBER Hovusr.— Discontinue the fire heat 
all day, and merely light a fire in the evening that will 
last till the morning; keep the house closed. 
THE MELON House.—Observe the remarks made 
last month. Look out for the thrip, and apply tobacco 
powder with a dredging box. 
THE CAMELLIA House.—Most of the flowers will 
now be over, or by the end of the month. Encourage 
the plants to make new growth as much as possible by 
keeping the house closed, syringing overhead, and 
haying a little fire heat for a fortnight. 
