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THE PARLOR. 



Camellias by this time have formed their flower buds 

 fully, and will now commence growing ; they may be in- 

 creased from cuttings (single only), or by grafting. Much 

 care should be taken in propagating this species of mag- 

 nificent plants by keeping the cuttings and grafted plants 

 in one uniform heat, if you wish to succeed. Calla Ethio- 

 pica should be divided at the roots, and be repotted. 

 Orange and Lemon Trees may still be budded, if not 

 done before, with a prospect of success. There are many 

 seeds that may be sown for this department, which will 

 flower at different periods through the winter, such as 

 Nemophilla, Mignonette, Schizanthus, Mimulas, &c. 



Geraniums may still be increased by cuttings. Rose 

 cuttings put down in May will now be fit to pot off All 

 plants in pots must be liberally supplied with water during 

 this month, to keep them in health. 



SEPTEMBER. 



With this month commences the first indication of the 

 appearance of winter, which is exemplified in the irregu- 

 larity in plants. Having wholly performed the functions 

 of life which nature and art bestowed on them, they will 

 begin to decay. After their seeds are collected cut their 

 stems off, if perennials ; biennials and annuals should be 

 pulled up and thrown away to preserve a neat appearance. 



