SEPTEMBER: 309 



THE PARLOR. 



Tender Roses should be potted, if in the open ground ; 

 let it be done in moist weather, and they will recover and 

 flower again in November. Geranium cuttings should be 

 potted, giving them a good drainage. Lemons, Oranges, 

 and Myrtles should be housed the latter part of this month, 

 previous to which either top dress the plants, or shift them 

 into a tub or pot one size larger. The seeds of Mignio- 

 nette, and other plants wanted to flower early in the house, 

 may still be sown. Verbenas, Heliotropes, and other 

 choice plants that are tender, may be potted. Plants that 

 are succulent prefer a light dry soil, or their humidity will 

 cause them to rot ; but shrubby plants will require a strong 

 soil, if convenient a maiden soil with manure ; and, if 

 necessary, a small portion of sand to prevent its binding. 

 Be sure and give all plants good drainage. It often hap- 

 pens that at the last of this month we are visited by a 

 heavy frost ; it will therefore be important to have all 

 tender plants ready to be removed, to prevent injury. 



In the middle of the month remove Camellias into 

 their winter quarters, prior to which wash every leaf 

 clean, as this magnificent plant will not thrive unless 

 kept clean, and give them all the air possible, or the 

 transition will cause their flower buds to drop, which 

 should be avoided. 



In lifting Oleanders that were placed into the open 

 ground in the spring, great care should be taken not to 

 injure the small and tender root fibres, or their heads will 

 droop and not rise again, much to their injury in appear- 



