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CALENDAR OF WORK TO BE DONE IN 

 THE GREENHOUSE DURING THE YEAR. 



Commencing with July. Admit air on every 

 favourable occasion, especially amongst Heaths, Epacris, 

 and Azaleas, not required for early blooming. During dull, 

 frosty, and foggy weather, such as is frequently experienced 

 at this season, a little heat will be of service, as it promotes 

 a circulation of the stagnant air, which is beneficial to grow- 

 ing plants. The most forward fuchsias may now be pruned 

 and repotted. Pelargoniums and Cinerarias will, in like 

 manner, require cleaning and fumigating. The first may 

 now be repotted for late November and early December 

 blooming ; and the latter must be shifted and kept growing, 

 so as to prevent them throwing up flower stalks, if late bloom 

 and late specimens are desired. Place a few Achimenes, 

 Gesnera, and Gloxinia roots in heat, if available, for early 

 blooming ; a medium temperature of 50 will answer for 

 these plants. 



August. Admit air freely amongst hard-wooded plants, 

 such as Camellias, Azaleas, Ericas, and Epacris, when the 

 weather is fine. In damp, foggy, or frosty weather use a 

 little firing to dry the air, and promote a free circulation. 

 AVater only when the plants are getting dry, and then do so 

 copiously. Azaleas and Camellias will now be coining into 

 bloom, and must be supplied rather liberally with water. 

 Bulbs, Cinerarias, and Primulas in flower will be the better 

 for a little weak manure water once a week. Calceolarias 

 and Pelargoniums require plenty of light. Fuchsias should 

 now be started in a gentle heat. Achimenes, Gesneras, and 

 Gloxinias may be potted. Insects will now be troublesome, 

 and the best antidotes are sulphur vapour and tobacco 

 fumigation ; but above all, cleanliness and good cultivation. 

 Old plants of Scarlet Geraniums stored in boxes, in sheds, 

 or other temporary shelter, should be kept free from mould 

 and damp by removing all dead or decaying leaves. 



September. Admit an abundance of air in fine 

 weather. An occasional fire in damp or frosty weather will 

 be required to dry the atmosphere. Camellias, Calceolarias, 



