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and Princeps, we have not had the opportunity of a winter's trial, but in summer 

 they grow vigorously and bloom freely, and being of a similar twiggy character 

 to many of the kinds which endure winter well, we doubt not but they will 

 equally so. The prices vary from one shilling to two shillings each, but they 

 are so cheap that a collection of very beautiful distinct kinds of this truly ele- 

 gant tribe of plants may be formed at a trifling cost, and which will be orna- 

 mental from June to November. — Conductor.] 



FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR MAY. 



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

 bloom late in autumn, as Balsams, Cockscombs, Browallis. &c, seeds should now 

 be sown, and the plants potted offinto 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 

 2oth. 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 syringe them over the tops at evening, 

 just before sun-set. If any of the plants be attacked with 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 at the under as well as upper surface of the leaves : a repetition will rarely 

 be required. This mode of destroying the insects is far preferable to fumigation, 

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

 be obtained of tobacconists at 10rf. or 1*. 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 Ama- 

 ranthuses, 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. Trive- 

 rania coccinea, longiflora, rosea, &c, plants, should be potted singly into a light 

 rich soil, and be forwarded in the stove, and repotted as they advance in growth, 

 not too much at a time, but as root room appears necessary. Lobelias for the 

 greenhouse should be similarly treated, as to potting, &c. 



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 them will be required. By the middle ot the 

 month, half hardy annuals — as China Asters, Marigolds, &c. — may be planted 

 out in the open borders. Some of the best kinds may be potted, as done to the 

 more tender sorts. Many kinds of greenhouse plants — as Petunias, Salpiglos- 

 sises, 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 a 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, Scabious, 

 Campions, &c. — should now be sown. Tuberoses, for late flowering, should now 

 be planted, either in pots or warm borders. Offsets of Campanula pyramidalis 

 should be planted in rich soil, and placed in the greenhouse. Repotting must 

 be continued till they cease to grow; by this means the plants will reach eight 

 feet high, and be very branching. 



