216 THE FORCING GARDEN. 



THE CHERRY HOUSE. The Cherry is so liable to 

 the aphides pest that to cease syringing is to give 

 license for its attacks ; syringing, therefore, must be 

 continued as much as possible, and all the air admitted 

 that it is practicable to get. 



THE PLUM HOUSE. Similar treatment to that of 

 the Cherry in the house, is necessary. Pinching in of 

 the laterals, and an abundance of air night and day 

 constantly, are essential to ensure success. 



THE CUCUMBER HOUSE. Make good and substan- 

 tial fresh beds, in readiness for planting strong plants, 

 early next month, for winter work. 



THE PLANT STOVE. The chief thing now is to 

 ripen the young growth made through the summer 

 months, by keeping up a moderate fire heat and by 

 discontinuing to a great extent the amount of watering 

 to those plants that have done flowering and show 

 signs of rest. 



THE GTESNERACEOUS HOUSE. Some of the inmates 

 of this department will be showing signs of rest ; less 

 watering must therefore be given to those which have 

 done flowering, but not so as to immediately dry them 

 off; give enough to mature the new parts. 



THE MUSHROOM HOUSE. Preparation must now 

 be made for making good beds for the winter. (See 

 p. 181.) 



OCTOBER. 



THE PEACH HOUSE AND PEACH WALL. By the 

 middle of the month cordon Peaches should be lifted ; 

 i.e. dig round each tree and free the roots, lift the tree, 

 and replant it just where it was. This checks the rank 

 growth and keeps them tame. Do not be afraid to do 



