264 FLORAL OPERATIONS FOR THE MONTH, 



Persian Lilacs, Andromedas, Carnations, Pinks, of which Anne Boleyn 

 is the best, Rhododendrons, Rliodora, Deutzias, Ribes, Spirea pruni- 

 folia, Mezereum, Gardenias, Cupheas, Heliofropes (the new blue is 

 fine), Scarlet Pelargoniums, Cactus, Eranthemums, Justicias, Salvia, 

 Gesnerias, Corrseas, Chinese Primrose, Aconites, Mignonette, Prim- 

 roses, Cinerarias, Stocks, Persian Iris, Crocus, Cyclamens, Sweet 

 Violets, Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, &c. Seeds of many Annuals 

 should now be sown in the border, and others in pots. Such will 

 bloom early next spring. 



IN THE GREia^HOUSE, STOVE, &c. 



If the stock is not housed, it ought to be done immediately, and, as 

 has been observed in a former Calendar, much judicious attention is 

 necessary in the placing properly a mixed collection of plants. Cai'e 

 must be taken so that one plant may receive something like its proper 

 treatment without interfering materially with the well-being of its 

 neighbours ; and whilst the tender ones must be placed in the best part 

 for protection from cold wind, &c., as Polygalas, Pinieleas, Lesclie- 

 naultias, Aphelexis, Baroneas, Gorapholobiums, Croweas, and Diosmas, 

 are always injured by being placed where there is a current of wind. 

 Let each plant have all the space possible, and the robust large-leaved 

 kinds, and the very slender delicate sorts, should be kept as separate as 

 can be arranged, so as to allow a due circulation of air. Always be 

 careful that the pots, &c., be perfectly clean before arranged for their 

 winter situation. Re-pot Cinerarias, &c. Let Camellias which are to 

 bloom early be placed in a warmer situation, also any Cliinese or 

 Indian Azaleas, so that they may be gradually advancing. In water- 

 ing the stock of plants, let it be done, as far as practicable, in the early 

 part of the day, so that any excess may be dried up before evening, 

 and damps be avoided, or otherwise mouldiness will ensue. Give all 

 possible air in suitable Aveather. Thin away the tlower buds of 

 Chrysanthemums, water occasionally with liquid manure. 



Pelargoniums. — The i)Lints headed down some weeks back, now 

 have pushed shoots an inch or two long ; the shoots should be thinned 

 so as to leave only a proper proportion. The plants must now be re- 

 potted in order to have the roots well established before winter com- 

 mences. In doing this, shake off the exhausted soil, and shorten some 

 of the long roots, or cut others clean away, so that young fibres which 

 is essential to the vigour of next bloom, have a free drainage in the 

 pots. If a compost, such as is recommended by Mr. Cock in a former 

 Number is not possessed, then take turfy loam well cliopped up, with 

 an equal portion of sandy peat and well rotted leaf mould, and half the 

 quantity of well rotted dung. After potting, place them in a frame, 

 or similar erection, to induce them to push root soon, and keep them 

 shaded from hot sun. Give air in tlie day time, and be careful not to 

 give over much water at the roots, for if saturated they will be injured. 

 Camellias inarched in spring, should now be cut off from the parent 

 plant. 



