216 THE FORCING GARDEN. 
THE CHERRY HousE.—The Cherry is so liable to 
the aphides pest that to cease syringing is to give 
license for its attacks; syringing, therefore, must be 
continued as much as possible, and all the air admitted 
that it is practicable to get. 
THE Pium HovsE.—Similar treatment to that of 
the Cherry in the house, is necessary. Pinching in of 
the laterals, and an abundance of air night and day 
constantly, are essential to ensure success. 
Tue CucuMBER HouseE.—Make good and substan- 
tial fresh beds, in readiness for planting strong plants, 
early next month, for winter work. 
Tue Puiant Stove.—The chief thing now is to 
ripen the young growth made through the summer 
months, by keeping up a moderate fire heat and by 
discontinuing to a great extent the amount of watering 
to those plants that have done flowering and show 
signs of rest. 
THE GESNERACEOUS Hovuse.—Some of the inmates 
of this department will be showing signs of rest; less 
watering must therefore be given to those which have 
done flowering, but not so as to immediately dry them 
off; give enough to mature the new parts. 
Tue MusHroom House.—Preparation must now 
be made for making good beds for the winter. (See 
p- 181.) 
OCTOBER. 
THe Preach HousE aND PracH WaLL.—By the 
middle of the month cordon Peaches should be lifted ; 
i.e. dig round each tree and free the roots, lift the tree, 
and replant it just where it was. This checks the rank 
growth and keeps them tame. Do not be afraid to do 
