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above a month, as the evenings by that time will begin to 

 be damp, though this much depends upon the season. 



Frequently loosen the earth on the tops of any pots in 

 the garden, and pick off the decayed leaves. 



Take off suckers and offsets from Succulent Plants, 

 such as Aloes, &c. 



If the weather is dry, occasionally sprinkle your Green- 

 house Plants when the sun is off. 



Plant cuttings of Sedums, Ficoides, &c. but let the 

 cuttings lay out to dry two or three days before planting, 

 but not in the sun. 



Water cuttings under glasses, but do not take the glasses 

 off, as watering over the glass will be the most proper. 



THE FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY. 



August. 



Take off Carnation Layers, if rooted, and plant out 

 Pink pipings, if the plants are strong enough. 



Mignonette sown last month may be put into small pots ; 

 put a glass over them, and they will soon strike afresh, pro- 

 vided they are shaded. These plants will blow all the 

 winter, if they are kept rather warm. 



If not sown in February, sow Auriculas and Polyan- 

 thuses. They should be sown shallow, and pressed lightly 

 with a board. Place them where they can have the morn- 

 ing sun for a month, and afterwards remove them where 

 they can enjoy the full sun. Frequently water them when 

 the sun is off. These seeds may be sown in February, 

 though it is always best to sow part of it now, as the suc- 

 cess depends so much on the seasons. 



