DECEMBEK VILLA GARDENING 545 



Cool Greenhouse. — Bedding plants should be kept from 

 frost, but no artificial heat bej'ond this is required. The same 

 conditions will suit Cinerarias and Calceolarias. Primulas and 

 Pelargoniums should not fall below 45°. Fuchsias may be placed 

 under the stage now and rested. 



Heath House need not exceed 40°, Avoid all damp 

 beyond what is necessarj'. Look after mildew, and apply sulphur 

 if it appears. 



Vinery. — A night temperature of 50° need not be exceeded at 

 present in the house just started. In the daytime, with sunshine, 

 the thermometer may run up to 80° at closing time, which should 

 be done about 3 o'clock, or earlier. It will be necessary to use a 

 little fire-heat where ripe Grapes are hanging. But all ripe Grapes 

 may be cut and bottled if there is a room that can be kept at an 

 equable temperature to receive them. 



Peaches. — The early house should be brought on steadily at a 

 night temperature of 45°. Damp the trees over with the syringe 

 every bright day to induce activity in the buds. The trees in the 

 late house may be pruned and trained now. 



FiGS.^ — -Prune, clean, and train all trees planted out in the 

 borders preparatory to forcing in January. Plants in pots should 

 be repotted or top-dressed. 



Cucumbers. — Only a small crop of fruits should be permitted 

 on plants in bearing now. Use the knife as little as possible 

 during the dark dull days. All pruning now should be done witli 

 the finger and thumb. 



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