DIRECTIONS FOR EACH MONTH. 307 



THE GREENHOUSE. 



August. 



Water plants now in the morning, if the weather is likely 

 to be frosty. 



Keep the cuttings of Myrtles, Geraniums, &c. rather 

 moist. 



Shift any plants which require it. Aloes, or any suc- 

 culent plants which need it, may be shifted ; and if at the 

 end of the month it should be very wet, they should be 

 taken into the house. 



All succulent plants love a light soil. 



This is a good season to innoculate Orange Trees. 



All plants in pots should occasionally have fresh earth, 

 the mould taken away about an inch from the surface, pre- 

 vious to putting in the fresh. 



THE FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY. 



September. 



Now is a good time to fill up the Shrubbery, and to 

 prepare the borders for the different sorts of Perennials, 

 as they may all now be parted with safety, keeping them 

 watered for the first week, and occasionally afterwards. 



See that the Auriculas and Polyanthuses have the 

 morning sun. 



Box-edgings may now be planted, but they must be 

 occasionally watered. 



Most sorts of Evergreens may now be planted, and any 

 of the hardier shrubs, such as Honeysuckles, Roses, Lilacs, 

 &c. though the beginning of next month is preferable. 



You may still plant Laurel cuttings, &c. in the shade. 



