264 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



antly at this time of the year, will he found a useful rock-plant; and a Cottun 

 plant in flower, with a half-ripe pod, and a ripe pod, showing the natural state of 

 this highly useful production. 



Fuchsia fulgens a Fruit Tree. — I do not know whether the gene- 

 rality of those who cultivate this plant are aware of the merits of Fuchsia ful- 

 gens as a fruit tree, or rather shrub. The fruit is not unlike a small girkin ; 

 and when quite ripe, turns of a pale yellow, and comes oflf at a touch. Last 

 month I ate them in perfection in a conservatory at Highclere. They are, to 

 my taste, as good as any grapes, excepting the high-flavoured sorts of Muscat. 

 Whoever has a conservatory or greenhouse should raise this fruit. — A. Herbert. 

 — Gardeners' Chronicle. 



FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER. 



All greenhouse plants should now be housed without delay, and air admitted, 

 except when it is frosty. The plants should not be watered in the evening, but 

 in the early part of the day, so that the damps mav be dried up before the house 

 is closed, as they are during the night prejudicial to the plants. The soil in the 

 pots should frequently be loosened at the surface, to prevent its forming a mossy 

 or very compact state. 



The plants of the Cactus that have been kept in the open air during the sum- 

 mer may be brought to bloom successively, by taking such as are desired to 

 bloom immediately into the heat of a forcing pine-house. Other plants, to bloom 

 afterwards, should be kept in a greenhouse protected from the frost. 



Plants of the Calceolaria that have been grown in the open borders during the 

 summer months should now be taken up and potted, afterwards kept in a cool 

 frame, or cool part of the greenhouse, being careful not to give too much water, 

 just sufficient to keep the soil moist will only be necessary. Offsets will be 

 found rooted ; take them off' and pot them. 



Chinese Primroses that have been grown in the open borders, Pelargoniums, 

 Heliotropes, &c. if not taken up already, will require to be immediately, if to be 

 preserved. 



Plants of some of the Chrysanthemums that are grown in pots, and taken into 

 the greenhouse, will he found to have pushed a number of suckers. If the offsets 

 are wanted for the increase of the kind, it is advisable to pinch off' the tops, so 

 as to prevent their exhausting the plant to the weakening of the flower. If the 

 offsets are not wanted, it is best to pull up the suckers entire. Attention will be 

 required to watering, as the roots absorb much if given. If the plant is allowed 

 to wither, it checks the flowers, whether in bud or expanded. And so much do 

 we admire this handsome genus of flowers, that we are fully persuaded their 

 beautiful blossoms, exhibited in form and colour, will most amply repay for any 

 pabour that may be bestowed on the plants. 



The Dahlia seed, where not cut offhy frost, will now be perfected. They are 

 hest retained in the heads as grown, spread singly, where they will not be liable 

 to mould, and kept in a dry, but not too hot a situation ; being thus kept in the 

 chaff', the small seeds will not shrivel but be kept plump. The roots will now 

 require taking up, if not done last month. 



Dutch roots may in this month be successfully planted. See articles on cul- 

 ture as to potting and burying under ground, iri previous numbers of the Cabinet. 

 Fuchsias and greenhouse plants intended to he inured to the open air will re- 

 quire to have protection at the roots. See articles in previous numbers of the 

 Cabinet. 



Tubers of Commellinas, and bulls of Tigridias, should be taken up and be 

 preserved dry through winter ; the latter have a quantity of soil retained. 

 Newly planted shrubs, in exposed situations, should be secured to stakes. 

 Herbaceous bolder plants may still be divided and replanted. 



