Calendar of Operations 



Climbing roses, especially the strong-growing, free-flowering 

 varieties, should have the young shoots secured to the wires or the 

 trellises. If their roots are in soil which is light and dry, abun- 

 dance of water should be given and immediately followed by 

 a light mulching. 



Attend at this time of the year to the regulating and thinning 

 of climbing plants generally; where they are crowded, thin them 

 out, and, where plants have not filled their allotted space, some 

 shoots should be laid in for the purpose. 



GREENHOUSE. 



Chrysanthemums should now be in condition to be trans- 

 planted into their flowering pots, the exact date for pot- 

 ting being however of not so much importance as the condi- 

 tion and quantity of roots in the pot. Unless the roots show a 

 network around the ball, repotting should be deferred until this 

 condition prevails. When giving them their final potting, use 

 soil composed of any good, strong, turfy-loam mixed freely with 

 old horse-manure and a little sand. As Chrysanthemums require 

 a large amount of water, the drainage of the pots should be 

 ample and carefully placed so as to prevent waterlogging. After 

 potting, place them thickly together on a cindered or ash-covered 

 surface in a sheltered position, out of doors. 



The dryness of the air at this season will neccessitate the con- 

 stant damping of the paths and stages of the greenhouse. Open 

 all ventilators early in the morning, closing them again early 

 in the evening; syringe ferns and all smooth-leaved and orna- 

 mental-leaved plants not showing flower, with tepid water, but 

 carefully avoid syringing with cold water or water with a tem- 

 perature lower than the air of the greenhouse at the time of 

 syringing. Plants, showing flower-trusses, should receive occa- 

 sionally weak manure-water or a top-dressing of some artificial 

 manure. 



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