418 GARDEN MANAGEMEIsT. 



thing like formality in arranging the branches. If at the winter regulation of 

 the plants, the main shoots were trained to occuiiy the desired position, the 

 young wood may be allowed considerably to follow its natural mode of growth, 

 if this does not create confusion, which is equally as much to be guarded 

 against as a strict formality. Hardenbergias, Kennedyas, &c. , may slightly 

 be cut back, after blooming, to induce a new growth. Water should now be 

 given liberally to plants in the open borders of the conservatory, excepting, 

 perhaps, i^lants very recently planted. Shade daily when necessarj', and 

 yentilate in proportion to the state of the external air. The stock of balsams 

 and other annuals grown for filling the vacant jDlaces in the greenhouses, 

 kc, should be encouraged by frequent shifts : keep them in bottom-heat, and 

 near the glass ; pick off the early-formed bloom-buds, as the plant should 

 attain a considerable size before being allowed to bloom. Kalosanths continue 

 to train neatly, and water with liquid manure occasionally. Specimen scarlet 

 geraniums should likewise have liberal encouragement to grow them on. 

 Common and fancy pelargoniums for late blooming will thrive better in a 

 somewhat shady situation, and (the latter especially) where they can at the 

 same time be protected from heavy rains. Fumigate whenever green-fly 

 appears ; for, if suffered to get the upper hand, it soon disfigures the plant. 

 Fuchsias, if not in their blooming-pots, should be potted at once. Train in 

 the desired form, and pinch back weak and stragghng shoots. The glass 

 must be taken entirely off Japan lilies, gladioli, &c., unless very early blooms 

 are desired. Keep a portion in the shade of a north wall for a succession of 

 bloom. Take care the plants stand on a bottom carefully prepared to prevent 

 worms getting into the pots. The more tender kinds should be placed under 

 a slight frame-work, with oiled canvas or tarpauling attached, to protect them 

 during heavy rains. "When the greenhouses ai'e thus partially covered, a jDor- 

 tion of the more hardy stove-plants may be introduced. This exposure, 

 during the hot months of summer, to a large portion of air, will benefit the 

 growth of many soft-wooded plants, particularly of such as are being grown 

 for blooming late in the autumn. 



1246. Plants, when jplaced out, should be plunged in ashes, or have the 

 space between the pots filled with moss ; and those plants in the house which 

 have their pots most exposed should be inserted in larger ones, and 

 the space filled with moss, sawdust, &c. This will prevent excessive evapora- 

 tion from the soil containing the roots, through the sides of the potsj' and will 

 save many plants from being lost during very hot weather. Stove-plants should 

 be closely watched (particularly those with large soft leaves) for the red spider, 

 which is encouraged by diy weather. Sj'ringe frequently to keep them in 

 check, and plants much infested with them should be dusted over with dry 

 sulphur by the sulphurator. Let the sulphur remain on the plants for a day 

 or two, carefully shading them from the sun, and, if possible, keeping them in 

 a close place ; particular care should likewise be taken in supplying this 

 class of plants regularly with water : a short supply causes the leaves to 

 get flabby in dry weather, and the plant is sure to be laden with the red 



