240 Horticultural Memoranda for June. 



when the earth is in a state to receive seeds, and the air warm enough 

 to cause them to start into life and vigor at once will be adopted. 



We mentioned in our last, p. 186, in a few seasonable hints to the 

 florist, that there would be yet sufficient time to sow nearly every vari- 

 ety of seed: we say every, because they do not number more than six 

 or eight, which, of necessity, require to be planted sooner. From 

 now till the 10th or the 15th of the month, sowings made w'lW do well 

 and flower abundantly ; and for fall flowering, such as the candy tuft, 

 &c. should be planted about the 25th, or not until the 1st of July. The 

 flower borders will now begin to pi-esent a gay aspect ; and if there is 

 a good assortment of perennials, the same smiling appearance may be 

 kept up the whole season. 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



Grape vines, in the grapery, Avill now be swelling their fruit; syringe 

 frequently, and cut away the supei-fluous leaves and branches, to admit 

 all the light and air possible. Those in the open garden begin to push 

 rapidly. 



Strawberry beds will need looking to, the weeds and grass kept out, 

 and if in rows at some distance, short hay or light straw should be laid 

 each side, for the trusses to fall upon, and keep the fruit from being 

 spattered with the earth. 



Chafting may yet be performed. 



Peach and other fruit trees, in pots, should be watered with liquid 

 manure. 



Gooseberry bushes: look after these, that the caterpillars may not de- 

 stroy them. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Dahlia roots : this month may be considered as the proper one for 

 planting out dahlias. From the 1st to the 25th, or even to July, may 

 be stated as by no means too late to procure a good bloom. (See 

 p. 200.) 



Jinnuals: continue to sow all sorts ; transplant out those which 

 have been grown in pots. 



Tulips will be now in bloom; they should be shaded, to prolong their 

 flowering. 



Rose bushes, now pruned in, short, will push new shoots, which will 

 produce flowers a fortnight later than if it had not been done. 



Perennials and biennials should be planted this month. They will 

 flower generally if planted later, but by timely sowings they will stand 

 the cold of winter much better. 



Amaryllises, ixias, gladioluses, and similar bulbs done blooming, 

 should be sparingly watered, and soon set at rest. 



Ericas should be now propagated. 



Geraniums should be propagated this month. 



Chrysanthemums should be divided, and planted in small pots. 



Camellias should now be removed to the open air, in a shady place. 



The green-house. — Remove all kinds of roses, geraniums, &c; &c. 

 into the open air, and let air circulate freely through the house. Such 

 plants as are left in should be duly attended with water. Sec. Look out 

 for the red spider and the aphis, and apply the requisite cures. 



VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 



Celery plants, raised in pots or boxes, should be transplanted into 

 small beds, that they may acquire strength and size before their final 

 setting out. 



Cucumbers, in hot-beds, should have an abundance of air, and if the 

 heat has declined too much, the bed should have a new lining. 



