ZOZ PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE. 



these notes into so limited a space, being well aware that 

 many of the points alluded to should have been more 

 fully treated. But I trust what has been said may be of 

 some benefit in guiding beginners who are entirely with- 

 out any knowledge of grape culture under glass. To 

 the experienced grape-grower it contains few facts but 

 what he already knows, and is, no doubt, wanting in 

 many that he is familiar with. 



CHAPTER X IV. 



DIARY OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TEAR 186768. 



The following diary of operations and observations of 

 temperature was taken by my general foreman, at 

 our green-houses at Bergen City, N. J., from September 

 9th, 1867, to September 9th, 1868. Although it necessari- 

 ly contains many repetitions and matters of minor inter- 

 est, it will be found very valuable as a guide to the begin- 

 ner, as well as for convenient reference to those of mature 

 experience. We, ourselves, find such a diary an excellent 

 monitor, as the importance of dates in all horticultural 

 operations cannot be over-estimated. The record of the 

 thermometer is placed at the end of the notes for each 

 day, the first figure giving the temperature in the shade 

 at 6 A. M., and the second that at 6 P.M. 



SEPTEMBER, 1867. 



Qth. Lifted and potted Bouvardias, preparatory to 

 planting them out again on the benches for winter. It is 

 of the utmost importance that Bouvardias should be pot- 

 ted early, not later than the middle of September, in this 

 section. If left until cool weather sets in, they will not 



