SONGS OF THE FLOWERS. 148 
IN THE GREENHOUSE, STOVE, &c. 
The greenhouse plants which are placed out of doors will require to 
be duly watered, for if allowed to flag the result is the leaves are 
damaged. Moss sprinkled between the pots keep the soil cool. 
The house will now have to be kept gay and sweet by Balsams, 
Globe Amaranthus, Coxcomb, Brachycoma, &c. Re-pot as required, 
to keep the plantsin a growing state. Achimenes will now be coming 
into bloom; they repay for every attention. Cuttings of nearly all 
greenhouse plants should now be put off: May and Juneare the best 
months for that purpose. Cinerarias are highly ornamental, and well 
worth encouraging. Cuttings of Roses may be put in, and will soon 
strike. Camellias that have been forwarded by forcing the shoots 
and buds should now be placed in a cooler situation, to give yigour 
to them. When the grass of Ranunculus or Tulips is quite dead, the 
roots may be taken up. Pelargoniums, as they go out of bloom, must 
be prepared for another season. (See Articles on, &c.) 
Ericas.—The early blooming kinds should be draughted out, and 
others may follow them as fast as they go out of bloom. Examine the 
plants very carefully, and see that they are in a proper state as to 
moisture ; and if you are an exhibitor, never put a plant of this or any 
other kind into a van without previously giving it a good soaking of 
water. The young plants which are not blooming had best be placed 
in a pit where they can be exposed or not, as may appear necessary. 
Stop such as require it boldly back, and train them so as to forma 
proper foundation for a good specimen. As the principal specimens 
go out of bloom they may be removed toa shaded situation to make 
their growth, being previously cut in if necessary. Supports for an 
awning must be piaced over them, so that in case of heavy storms or 
continued rain, they can be protected a little. Clear weak manure 
water may be used occasionally for the free growing kinds. With 
regard to ventilation there is no fear of your over-doing it after this 
time. Re-pot any requiring it, but do not over-pot ; the one-shift 
system is injurious to nearly all the tribe, the only exceptions are those 
of rapid growth and robust habit. Rough peat and silver sand, with 
bits of stone, &c., anda liberal drainage, are requisites. Epacrises, &c., 
should also be duly attended to in re-potting, &c. 
AzALEAS in the forcing pit must be kept shaded during bright sun- 
shine, and a moist growing atmosphere must be maintained around 
them. Water freely with weak guano water, and sprinkle the vacant 
parts of the house or pit daily, but not upon the bloom. As the plants 
go out of flower place them in heat, to perfect their wood for next 
year’s blooming. (See Articles on in previous volumes.) 
SONGS OF THE FLOWERS. 
NO. 4.-THE SONG OF THE WALLFLOWER. 
BY JOHN DUGGAN, ESQ. 
“Why loves my flower, the sweetest flower 
That swells the golden breast of May, 
Thrown rudely o’er this ruined tower, 
To waste the solitary day ?”—Langhorne. 
