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C/tarles X. and Page's George IV., it has been considered by many connois- 

 seurs lobe the same flower. This, however, is a mistake: lor it broke into 

 colour on Mr. Pearson's bed several gears previous to the introduction of 

 those two Tulips; and, from its deep broad freaked, good yellow, and, above 

 all, its not being inclined to sport, is decidedly a superior flower, and is held 

 in the highest estimation by the Nottinghamshire and Lancashire llorists. 



FLORICUI/TURAL CALENDAR FOR JULY. 



Stove Plants. — Similar care is required this month as given for the two 

 previous months, taking care to give large portions of fresh air daily, with 

 frequent waterings, steaming at night, cleaning, propagating, &c. &c. 



Greenhouse Plants.— Oranges, Lemons, &c. will require particular at- 

 tention in dry weather, in order to supply them with water whenever thev 

 require it : those pots or tubs that have not lately been top-dressed with 

 fresh earth, should now be done, by removing the old soil to the depth 

 of three or four inches, and replacing it with new; it will be of great service 

 in forwarding the growth of the new set fruit, and also greatly invigorate the 

 plants. About the middle or latter end of the month, begin to bud them 

 upon stocks raised from the kernels of their fruit, that was sown in the 

 spring of three years preceding ; those plants that have too great a crop of 

 fruit upon them, should now be attentively thinned. In dry weather, the 

 plants belonging to this department in general, should be duly and daily 

 supplied with water, as the earth in the pots will now dry very fast, and re 

 quire often to be moistened. Those plants that may now require larger pots, 

 may still be removed into such, using proper compost. All the plants 

 should be kept clear from decayed leaves, &c, and the surface of the pots 

 from weeds, loose litter, Stc. &c. Still continue to propagate by cuttings or 

 otherwise, any required kind of plants, as before directed. 



Pleasure Ground, Flower GARDEN, &c. — Those annual plants that 

 have not yet been transplanted out, should now be dime, in cloudy and 

 showery weather, keeping as much earth to their roots as possible, and 

 supporting those with sticks that require it. Tender annuals may now 

 be turned out into the liower holders; they should be refreshed at least 

 once a day with water, and if the sun is very powerful they will require to 

 be shaded, till they have taken fresh root : those that remain to flower in 

 pots, must be frequently supplied with water, repotting, &c, as they require 

 it. Finish transplanting perennial and biennial plants, sown in spring. 

 Double Sweet Williams should now be laid. Those Carnations in pots re- 

 quire particular attention in keeping them well supplied with water, and to 

 support the flower stems by tying them to neat green sticks with bass ; — 

 pipings of the young shoots may still be put in; those cut at the second or 

 third joint make the handsomest plants; they should be kept shaded from 

 the hot sun, otherwise they will soon get scorched and dried up ; they 

 should be finished layering by the middle of the month. Pinks may 

 still be propagated by pipings as in June. Auricula plants in pots will 

 require a little water frequently in hot weather, taking care not to pour it 

 on the heart of the plant ; all dead leaves should be removed ; if any of the 

 plants are attacked with the green fly, they should be smoked with 

 tobacco. Transplant seedling Auriculas and Polyanthuses, and keep 

 them in a shady place. Pansies may still be propagated by slips of the 

 young shoots; the seed should be sown either in pots or borders, in a shady 

 place, and well supplied with moisture. All sorts of Roses (with the excep- 

 tion of the China and its varieties,) should now be budded. Many sorts of 

 bulbous-rooted plants, as Ranunculuses, Tulips, Anemones, 8tc, which will now 

 be past flowering, and their leaves decayed, should be taken up, well dried, 

 cleaned, and the offsets separated, and put in a cool airy place, till the plant- 

 ing season again commences. The double scarlet Lychnis, and such like 

 plants, should be propagated by cuttings. Geraniums may now be increased 

 by cuttings. Dahlia cuttings will easily take root if placed in a brisk heat. 

 Continue to cut box edgings, and hedges, where it was not done last month. 

 May 31**, 1834. F. F. A. 



