280 Horticultural Memoranda. 



to the laying in of the wood for next year's crop, and, if necessary, prune 

 away all superfluous laterals, being careful, however, if the vines are newly 

 planted and strong, that they are not cut too short, as that would have a 

 tendency to make them burst their eyes. If the border is not well enriched, 

 give copious waterings with guano. Vines in the open garden will need at- 

 tention, and should be well pruned at this season. 



Strawberry beds now out of fruit should be cleared from all weeds, and 

 the runners cut off after they have rooted at the first joint, unless plants are 

 wanted to form new beds. 



Fruit trees will require attention ; continue to summer prune by nipping 

 off the points of all vigorous shoots. Cut out, also, any superfluous old 

 wood. 



Budding should be commenced this month ; cherries and plums first, and 

 afterwards pears and apples. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Dahlias will be growing well after the late rains, and will require pruning 

 and tyeing up at least every fortnight. The ground should be frequently 

 stirred, and, if drought ensues, a liberal supply of water with a little guano 

 will prove highly beneficial. 



Roses may now be increased by cuttings and layers ; the hardy kinds by 

 the latter mode. Tea, Chinese, and other tender kinds for flowering in the 

 autumn, should now be repotted and plunged in the border. Syringe with 

 oil soap to keep oflE" insects. 



Chrysanthemums should be repotted this month, and the old plants may 

 be layered into small pots. 



Camellia cuttings may be put in this month. The old plants may also be 

 repotted now. Inarching may still be performed. 



Tree Pxonies may yet be increased by grafting. 



Pelargoniums may yet be propagated from cuttings. 



Fuchsias growing vigorously will need attention ; shift for the last time. 



Carnations and Ficotees should be layered this month. 



Tulips and Ranunculuses should be taken up this month. 



Azaleas may be repotted this month if not done before. 



Achimenes will need another shift, if the plants are growing well. 



Chinese Primroses, from seeds sown last month, should new be potted off 

 into pans or boxes, several in each. 



Ipomaea Learii and Thumbergia Chrysops should be repotted to produce 

 good plants. 



Calceolarias should be separated and repotted. 



Pansies may be increased by cuttings. 



Sow Victoria and Brompton Stocks to produce plants for blooming in Jan- 

 uary. 



Gesnera Zebrina should now be shifted into larger sized potSc 



Hydrangeas may be propagated from cuttings now. 



Orange and Lemon Trees may be budded this month. 



