112 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



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

 occur ; iu 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 Le given, during the day, and at nights if no appearance of 

 frost. Particular attentiou 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 lOrf. 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 mouth ; so that the plants 

 may make a show, to succeed the removal of the general collection of green- 

 house plants. Cuttings or suckers of Chrysanthemums should now be taken off, 

 if not done before. Triverania coccinea plants should be potted singly iuto 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 of 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 fgreenhouse plants — as Petunias, Salpiglos- 

 sises, Salvias, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, &c. — should now be planted out in the open 

 border. Dahlias that have been forwarded iu 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, Mignionette, China 

 Asters, &c, aretwished 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. 



REFERENCE TO PLATE. 



Cineraria Elegans. — This very handsome kiud was raised by a gentleman 

 in Hampshire, and the specimen sent us by Mr. Harris of the Upway Nursery.' 



It is a most desirable variety, well worth cultivating in every collection of this 

 pretty tribe of plants, which are easy of culture, profuse in blooming, and con- 

 tinue in flower for several months. 



Coiireas. — These very handsome flowering hybrids were raised by T. Milner 

 Esq., of Stockwell, and are very valuable additions to this lovely tribe. The 

 habit of the plant, the graceful mode of flowering, and affording a profusion of 

 flowers in winter and early spring, and even up to autumn, by proper treatment, 

 alike render them worthy a 'place in every greenhouse or conservatory. We 

 obtained a stock of them as soon as we possibly could, being anxious to possess 

 such desirable kinds. 



