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their arrival in Georgetown, were neglected, and consequently perished. On 

 his return from the second trip, he brought two more plants to Georgetown, 

 which are reported to be growing at Mr. Bach's, who has planted them in a 

 pond in his garden. It is, therefore, probable that we may succeed in getting 

 the plant alive to England ; but some fear is entertained that it is, like Euryale, 

 an annual. 



FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR MAY. 



Plant Stoves. — Very little fire- heat will now be required, only applying it 

 in cold weather. The plants will progressively require an increase of air and 

 water. If any want an increase of pot-room, it should be attended to as early 

 as possible ; otherwise, if not watered frequently, the foliage or flowers will be 

 liable to suffer, turn brown, or fall off the plant. Keep the plants free from 

 decayed leaves, moss, &c. Frequently stir the surface of the soil. When any 

 casual irregularities in form occur, prune or tie the shoots as required. It is a 

 good time for propagating by cuttings, suckers, seeds, &c, placing them in 

 moist heat. 



Tender or Stove Annuals. — When it is desired to have some plants to bloom 

 late in autumn, as Balsams, Cockscombs, Brouallias, &c, seeds should now be 

 sown, and the plants be potted off into small sized pots as soon as they are 

 large enough, using a rich soil. 



Greenhouse. — During the early part of May, a few frosty nights generally 

 occur, in consequence of which, it is advisable not to take out the general stock 

 of plants before the middle of the month. or even, in cold situations, before the 25th. 

 Whilst the plants, however, remain in the greenhouse, let them have all the air that 

 can be given during the day, and at nights, if no appearance of frost. Particular 

 attention will now be required to afford an ample supply of water to free-growing 

 kinds of plants. Frequently syriDge them over the tops at evening, just before 

 sun-set. If any of the plants be attacked with the green fly, or any other similar 

 insects, apply a sprinkling of tobacco-water, diluted with water, by adding to 

 one quart of the liquid five of water; in applying which to the plants, syringe 

 them under, as well as on the upper surface of the leaves ; a repetition will rarely 

 be required. This mode of destroying the insects is far preferable to fumiga- 

 tion, no injury being sustained by it, even if applied in a pure state. The liquid 

 can be obtained of tobacconists at lOd. or Is. per gallon. Inarching Orange or 

 Lemon trees may still be performed. It is a good time for increasing plants by 

 cuttings, striking in moist heat. Greenhouse annuals — as Salpiglossises, Globe 

 Amaranthuses, Balsams, &c. — should be encouraged by a little warmth, and 

 shifted into larger pots early in the month ; so that the plants may make a 

 show to succeed the removal of the general collection of greenhouse plants. 



Cuttings or suckers of Chrysanthemums should now be taken off if not done 

 before. — See vol. i. pages 73 and 121 ; and vol. ii. page 83. 



Flower-Garden. — Continue to protect beds of Hyacinths, Tulips, &c. Car- 

 nations in pots should be encouraged by manure water, &c, in order to grow 

 them vigorously ; care in striking will be required. By the middle of the month, 

 half hardy annuals, as China Asters, Marigolds, &c, may be planted out in tin: 

 open borders. Some of the best kinds may be potted, as done to the more tender 

 sorts. Many kinds of greenhouse plants, as Petunia, Salpiglossises, Salvias, 

 Fuchsias, Heliotropes, &c, should now be planted out in the open border. 

 Dahlias, that have been forwarded in pots, frames, &c, may be planted out 

 towards the end of the month. Seedlings may be pricked out in a warm 

 situation, having a deep, fresh, rich soil. When Stocks, Mignonette, China 

 Asters, &c, are wished to bloom late in the year, seeds may now be sown, 

 either under frame, or on a warm border. Slips of Double Wallflowers should 

 now be put in under a hand-glass. Seeds of biennials, as Sweet Williams, Sca- 

 bious, Campions, &c, should now be sown. Tuberoses, for lute flowering, 

 should now be planted, either in pots or warm borders. 



Auriculas. — (See vol. i. p. 47.) Carnations. — (See vol. i. p. 23.) China 

 Rose Cuttings. — (See vol. i. p. 48.) Ranunculuses. — (See vol. i. p. 25.) 

 Rose Trees.— (See vol. i. p. 23.) Tulips. — (See vol. i. p. 24.) Violets. — (See 

 vol, i. pp. 48 and 72.) 



