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On examining Dahlia tubers that have been stored away in 

 pots of earth or sand, it will very likely be found that they 

 have begun to make shoots; if so, they should be potted 

 immediately. 



Gloxinia maculata will now require to be repotted. 



Now is the most favourable time for budding Roses. 



This is the most successful season for striking cuttings of all 

 tropical plants which can be propagated in that way. 



Cuttings also of Rose Edouard, Devoniensis, and the China 

 Roses will strike at this period. 



August. 



VEGETABLES. 



Sowings of Celery should now be made in pots, under shelter 

 from the Rains. The seed will be slow in germinating ; but it 

 is important that plants should be brought as forward as 

 possible for planting out when the Rains are over in October. 



At this time also Asparagus-seed should be sown, for a 

 supply of plants to make new beds with in October if needed. 



Sow the small kind of Tomato. 



FRUITS. 



It will be found that Peaches, Plums, and the Orange and 

 Lemon tribe may now be budded successfully. 



Cuttings also of the Orange tribe now laid down will strike 

 readily. 



The fruit of Guavas, Custard- apples, and Pomegranates should 

 be tied up in fine muslin, to protect them from the attacks of 

 birds and vermin. 



Now is the season for planting out suckers or offsets of Pine- 

 apples. 



ORNAMENTAL PLANTS. 



Roses may be budded successfully during this month. 

 Stephanotis floribunda and many of the choicest tropical 

 plants may now be propagated by cuttings in sand under glass. 



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