402 THE FORCING GARDEN. [JUNE. 



fumigate for the destruction of the thrips, (if it be 

 found on the fruit), as also above noticed. 



Likewise, admit large portions of air every day, 

 except in damp weather, from seven or eight in the 

 morning, to five or six in the evening ; opening the 

 sashes, to their fullest extent, from ten till two or 

 three o'clock 5 giving and reducing air, as already 

 often noticed. 



With respect to gathering the fruit, when ripe, 

 observe what is said on gathering stone-fruits, in 

 the Fruit Garden, for August ; and when it is all ga- 

 thered, let the border be well watered ;' resume the 

 operations of the engine ; and expose the house day 

 and night, as directed above for the grape-house. 



THE PINERY. 



Of the Nursing, and Succession-Pits. 

 The directions given last month, for both these 

 compartments of the pinery, after shifting of the 

 plants, are to be continued in all respects, for this 

 month, and for July ; being liberal in the waterings, 

 and in the admission of air, which will greatly pro- 

 mote the growth and health of the plants. 



Of the Fndting-Pit. 



The rules laid down last month, with respect to 

 watering, should be minutely followed, if you 

 would have your fruit produced in high perfection ; 

 observing also what is there said, with respect to the 

 admission of air. If the weather be not very unfa- 



