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vent their being broken by their large size. Give repeated syring- 

 ingjs, as the berries swell, and keep the vines free trom insects, par- 

 ticularly the red spider. 



Vines in the open air should be attended to; the shoots should be 

 tied in, and ail superfluous wood removed. 



Strawberry beds may be made this month, on the system describ- 

 ed in our Vol. V-, p. 167: we have found the plan a very good one. 

 Last year's beds should be kept clear of weeds. 



Plum trees may be budded the latter part of the month. 



Raspberry bushes should be properly tied up, if not done before. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Dahlias will still require care. If the plants suffer from drought, 

 water freely. Look over, and see that they are not injured by in- 

 sects. Stake the plants immediately and tie up the branches, as a 

 sudden wind would probably destroy many of the finest plants. 

 Keep the earth well stirred about the roots, and, if convenient, 

 mulchin? with old cow manure will be of service. 



Camellias should not be allowed to get too dry: syringe the plants 

 freely. 



Tulips, hyacinths, and other similar bulbs, should be taken up 

 immediately. 



Geraniums may still be propagated. Cut down the old plants, if 

 not already done, and put in all the good cuttings. 



Ericas of some kinds will yet answer for propagation. Young 

 plants should be placed in a frame, in preference to remaining in the 

 green-house. 



Cactuses will need looking after: see that they do not stand in the 

 hot sun all day, or they will be likely to die off at the roots. Place 

 them in the open air. in a half shady situation. 



Chrysanthemums should be headed down this month. 



Roses of the tender and hardy kinds may be layered now, in 

 pots or in the ground. Budding should be performed this month. 

 Keep the plants clear from insects, by the application of the whale 

 oil soap. 



Tree ptronies mav be increased bv grafting, as recommended in 

 Vol. VL, p. ■24-2. 



Calceolarias done flowering, may now be separated, and the young 

 plants |)Iaced in frames. 



Seedlings, such as Chinese primrose, ericas, Sec, should be potted 

 off into small pots. 



Carnations and pinks should be propagated, the former by lay- 

 ering the young shoots, and the latter by pipings. 



Auriculas and polyanthuses must be placed in cool situations. 



Green-house plants will require considerable attention: do not let 

 them lie about the garden, here and there, as if they were not worth 

 any thing. Let them all be set together, or as many together as 

 possible in one lot: see that they are tied up to sticks — well watered 

 — and if any of them need it, that they are repotted. Plants of all 

 kinds need looking to in August, but in a good collection there is no 

 particular time, only when the plants suffer; they should then have 

 immediate care, whether in summer, fall, or winter. Look out and 

 save the seeds of the camellias. Prune in all straggling plants. 



