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THE GARDENERS' 
CHRONICLE. 
painting must ever depend on the crops, Whitewasb- 
ing, however, can be managed at all imes. ‘The lime 
should have abundance of sulphur mixed with it. No 
one need be afraid of using any amount on cool surfaces. 
The repairing and cleaning of flues will of course sug- 
gest itself; and the examination of boilers or other 
apparatus, where suspicion may rest, should be pro- 
ceeded with forthwith. 
CONSERVATORIES, STOVE, &e. 
‘ Conservatory.—lt is high time now to provide and 
encourage an assortment of flowers adapted for bloom- 
ing in the end of autumn, and in early winter. Camel- 
lias if foreed into wood, as now practised by all our 
best gardeners, will be in rapid advance: indeed my 
stock comes on too fast. They should, in this state, be 
kept out of doors in a cool place, on cool flags or coal- 
ashes, to prevent the earth-worm from deranging the 
drainage. Chrysanthemums should now receive their 
last shift, if possible, using chiefly sound fibrous loam, 
with plenty of charcoal. This is the best way to keep 
them stiff in habit, and to preserve their lower leaves. 
Any necessary amount of strength may be imparted to 
them when the flower-buds are formed, by good liquid 
manure. Stove and Orchids.—Successions of Brugman- 
sias, Clerodendrons, Euphorbias, Poincittias, &c., &e., 
should receive a last shift directly, in order to provide 
a rich autumn display in the conservatory. Climbers on 
ornamental trellises should be oceasionally cut back, in 
order to have a succession late in the season, when 
flowers become scarce, Those who haye been mindful 
of such things, will of course have a ion of young 
which blossomed early, ‘hose who cau tind time may 
pick off the seed-pods from their Rhododendrons ; this 
will add much to the strength of the blossoms in the 
next year. The Azaleas, of course, will benefit by the 
same process, 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
Pinks.—During showery weather, plant out all rooted 
Pink pipings. Should very dry weather occur they 
must be shaded, and carefuily attended to. It is advis- 
able to pot a few pairs of the best sorts, and frame 
them, though the Pink is much hardier than the Carna- 
tion ; still, by adopting this plan, they may be safely re- 
moved at any time, will make more roots, and, conse- 
quently, are more likely to make strong plants, and to 
bloom well. Tulips.—Prepare a bed for the off-sets, 
which must be planted in a few weeks, for many of the 
smaller ones, if kept out of the ground till the usual 
planting time, will shrivel and perish. It will, there- 
fore, be necessary, that amateurs and those commencing 
the fancy should immediately get in off-sets of expen- 
sive or scarce sorts, if blooming roots cannot be readily 
or reasonably obtained, as most growers have com- 
menced arranging their collections. Carnations and 
Picotees,—Continue the directions given last week, and 
carefully prevent the seed pods from contracting damp. 
Early application should also be made for new and fa- 
vourite varieties, in order that they may be potted off 
as soon as they are well rooted. This is a point that 
cannot be too strictly enforced, for much of the success- 
ful wintering of layers depends on their being well 
‘01 ng 
plants in course of preparation. A batch of such things 
as Thunbergias, Ipomoeas, Pergularias, Jasminums, Ste- 
phanotis, Passifloras, &c., should be got up ornamental 
trellises without delay. The Clematis bicolor and C. cæ- 
rulea grandiflora will force in early spring ; rest behind 
a shady wall in June and July, and flower again in Octo- 
ber and November. These latter plants,although perfectly 
hardy, are well adapted for the conservatory on trel- 
lises. rchids.— Continue to top up late growths, and 
to keep the plants at the warmest end of the house. Give 
air most liberally in the early part of the day, and on 
very fine mornings syringe occasionally the whole of 
the stock, as early as 7 o'elock, A little fire must be 
kept up, if only to ensure a proper circulation of air ; 
take care, however, thatit is very low during the night. 
Mixed Greenhouse.-—Many of the directions under the 
head “Stove and Conservatory” will be available to 
those who possess only a mixed greenhouse. In addi- 
tion, I would say, look well after winter flowering things 
of rather a commoner order, such as Cinerarias, Ver- 
benas, Scarlet Pelargoniums, Heliotropes, Roses, &c. ,&c. 
Cinerarias must now be potted off, whether from seed 
or from suckers; Chinese Primrose, also, remembering 
to give the last shift immediately to those intended to 
blossom in October and November. Scarlet Pelargo- 
niums and Heliotropes to bloom well must be pot-bound. 
KITOHEN GARDEN FORCING. 
Pines.— Let those who want to promote rapid as 
wellas substantial growth in their young Pine stock, 
give every attention in regard to heat, moisture, and 
free circulation of air. A bottom heat of 85° or 88? 
for growing stock, a thorough cireulation of air, early 
shutting up, with a th ter at 95°, panied 
with heavy syringings, instead of so much root water- 
ing ; these are the agencies which (with a vigorous 
root, through good modes of potiing, and the use of 
healthy soils) will enable the cultivator to reap the be- 
nefits of the Hamiltonian system. Vines.—Early forced 
Vines, if the wood be nearly ripe, may have the lights 
removed ; this course, however, is not imperative. If, 
however, the lights are required to remain on, cleanli- 
ness should be observed, and alllaterals kept down. As 
soon as the leaves are thoroughly ripened, means should 
be taken to keep the house cool; to this end, shading 
will, perhaps, become necessary. Melons, Figs, &c., 
as in last C;lendar. 
KITCHEN GARDEN AND ORCHARD. 
This is the period in which to lay the foundation of a 
sure supply of vegetables and salads for the ensuing 
winter ; and time lost now can (in this respect) by no 
possible means be regained. We will suppose that all the 
spring and mid-winter Broccolies have been planted 
some time ; and that Turnips for October and Novem- 
ber are in also; stil it remains to insure a con- 
tinuous succession of Cauliflower and autumn Broccoli ; 
also a full supply of Salads, The Cape Broceolies, 
although apt to sport, are amongst the most useful for 
he certain supply of the house, provided the family 
are resident at their country seat through October and 
up to Christmas, Where such is the case, the last 
planting should be immediately accomplished, and that 
a good breadth. A rich border should also be pre- 
pared for Cauliflowers—highly prepared ; these planted 
immediately will supply the table until Christmas, 
provided they are secure from the frost.  Endives, 
also, must be got out with a liberal hand ; also autumn 
Lettuces. Let not a blank piece of ground escape ; 
and, moreover, as the Potato disease proceeds so 
rapidly, let.a clearance be made forthwith of all decay- 
ing crops, or those unprofitable, and their place supplied 
immediately with the above articles. Orcharding and 
Fruit-trees.—Of course, no superfluous wood is now re- 
maining in the trees of those who desire success in the 
ensuing year. The remarks on this head in the Leader 
of last week’s Chronicle are deserving of most serious 
attention, Much error has prevailed on the subject of 
disbudding, and, I may add, still prevails. 
FLOWER-GARDEN AND SHRUBDERIES, 
Let Rose-budding be followed closely up; also 
the pruning back at least of the dead blooms of those 
o 
Auriculas.—Seedlings that have hitherto 
been kept in pans or boxes, may now be put out singly 
in pint pots; the soil being equal parts sound turfy 
loam and leaf mould. 
COTTAGERS' GARDENS. 
We have little to say to the cottager this week. Much 
of the directions contained in the Kitchen Garden por- 
tion will apply to the cottager. We would recommend 
everything to be done in the way of cropping that can 
be done—everything will be wanted. The Potato dis- 
ease proceeds in Cheshire with fearful rapidity. 
State of the Weather near London, for the week ending Aug. 6, 1846, as 
obser ved at the Horticultural Gard. iswick. 
capital iron frame just fit for your purpose of Burbidge and 
H Slates, inch will be thick enough; they may be 
As tolandlords—scalded cats dread cold water. We dare 
not meddle with the possible law of your case. Consult your 
solicitor, 
Insects—Dim—There are 3 sorts of Humming-bird Moths ; one 
has brown opaque upper-wings, the others have transparent 
wings with a brown border. Two of them are figured in 
Curtis’s “ Brit. Ent.,” vide pl, 40 and 747, R.——J C M—I have 
nown any mischief done to the corn crops by the ca- 
| jterpillars which hatch from the eggs laid by some moth upon 
the ears, such as you sent. R.— S A—Haye you tried fumi- 
Banks of Doveron—Your Willow-caterpillars 
will form a hard case of wood and gum upon the trunk or 
branches of the tree, and next spring they will produce the 
Puss-moth, called Cerura vinula, #,——J J G—The insects 
are an Eupteryx nearly related to the one infesting Potatoes. 
ey will puncture and suck the foliage, but cannot make 
the holes you witness in the Pear-leaves, &c. If 
Searched at night earlier in the season, you might have de- 
tected the real culprit, R, 
Names or PLANTS—B B—Hi 1, Phlox 
suaveolens ; 2, Viola montana ; 3, Veronica maritima ; 4, He- 
lianthus decapetalus ; 5, Aconitum Napellus ; 6, Phlox de- 
cussata.—4A B—Some Lachenalia, and apparently glauca. 
——iJna—The queer trees in Printing-house-square, where 
the Times is printed, which you say are a puzzle to all bota- 
nists, are specimens of Ptelea trifoliata, or Shrubby Trefoil, 
a North American tree. How did they get into such a place? 
3 i t a morsel ! 
nished, The Breadfruit is a White Potato.——J W—Not 
new: i 
3 
some kind of Cinnamon.— W H H—Your plant is probably 
a Brachystelma, but what species, if one, cannot be deter- 
ined in its present state. ——W H E—Geranium pratense. 
PEAR-TREES—Justicus—You had better cut back your Jargo- 
elle tree in autumn; and if you properly attend to the 
summer pruning over-luxuriant shoots will not be formed, 
Moon's 
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9 29.670 | 99 | 60 
10 29.642 | al | 56 
1t 39.002 | 77 | 51 
ie 29.993 | 79 | 68 
13 29.827 | 80 | 62 
14 35 | 83 
July 8I-Very fine ; excessively hot ; lightning at night 
Aug. 1—Uniformly overcast; excessively hoc and dry; thunder atl», 
becoming continuous at 2, with very heavy rain at 8; rain and hail 
at half-past 4 
2—Sultry ; rain and thunder; clear and fine at night 
3—Heavy rain; showers, and bright sun atintervals; partially overcast 
4—Very fine; cloudy and fine; clear 
5— Thunder; lightning and heavy rain throughout the forenoon ; fine ; 
clear 
6—Cloudy and very fine throughout. 
Mean temperature of the week 8 deg. above the average. 
State of the Weather at Chiswick during the last 20 years, for the 
Tensuing Week ending Aug. 15, 184°. 
Prevailing Winds: 
Aver. | Aver. | Mean| Aet, | Great 
Aug. Highest Lowest | Pain| which it | quantity : 
Temp.| Tem Rained, | Of Rein. ja. 
51.9 6 1.06in. | 1 Abe 
533 8 0.35 1 b[1 
50.8 9 0-38 9| b| 1 
50.8 7 0-11 5| 3 
50.6 8 1]4 953 
50.8 T 0.67 41 
50.7 e 0.61 2| 5 
The highest temperature during the above period oc 
1839—t 
a ed on the 10th, 
1g42—therm. 93? ; and the lowest on the 13th, —therm. 82%, 
Notices to Correspondents, 
Posr-orricE Orprrs—In order to obviate the inconveniences 
ich are now constantly being experienced by parties who 
wish to remit sma!l sums to the office of the GARDENERS' 
CHRONICLE for Advertising, we have to request that all Post- 
office orders may in future be addressed to Mr. JAMES MAT- 
ws, 5, Upper Wellington-street, Covent Garden, and made 
payable at the Post-office, 180, Strand, London. Post-office 
orders, remitted by Subscribers for the Paper, should be 
sent to the respective Agents who supply them 
00Ks—G—The few errata which have been detected in the 
“Vegetable Kingdom," are pointed out attheendofthat work, 
see p. 796. n you have reached so far with the Numbers 
which you are taking, you will find the page in its proper 
place. —E M—Donn’s ** Catalogue” was noticed at p. 402 of 
the volume for 1845. We cannot act as booksellers; it is 
their business to advertise their books if they desire to sel 
them——Ch—Moore “ On the Cucumber” can be had of any 
bookseller who has a London correspondent. ^ Legg's 
Hydraulic Machine is advertised weekly. — W 3 P— 
Books on landscape gardening are innumerable, You should 
consult Loudon's ‘ Encyclopedia of Gardening,” one of the 
early editions, We cannot spare room for such a catalogue 
as you as! > 
Dantras—L—The world has been so much cheated in Dahlias, 
thatit will be slow to believethat a scented one exists, unless 
its odour is derived from such appliances as are furnished bya 
perfumer's shop. We have smelt such flowers, and we have 
no faith. 
Disuases—G@ L—Unskilful watering, too much, too little, or at 
the wrong time, is the cause of the diseased condition of the 
plants, The Melons too much, the Heaths too little. Look 
at the roots of the latter. The appearances have nothing to 
do with the Potato disease, 
HVERGREENS—A Yorkshireman will find that these plants retain 
their leaves for various periods, according to the state of 
their health, or their specific qualities, Some, as the Holly, 
cast most of the leaves before midsummer, if in health ; if 
out of health, retain them fora year. Others are casting. 
them all the summer long, as the common Laurel, and that 
is the most common case. Some retain them for years, as 
certain Conifers, 
RAPES—J M B—Soil, or previous over-eropping, has ruined 
your Grapes. Probably the former. Is your border—1, dry; 
2, shallow ; 3, loose, so that the air can find its way into it? 
ry much doubt.—— 7' W—The 
disasters that befal Grape-growers. The remedy, and the 
only remedy, is to remove the cause. There are no palliatives. 
and the tendency to canker will be diminished.|| 
PELARGONIUMS—A  Subseriber— For early forcing, Admiral 
Napier, Album multiflorum, Washington, Salina, Madeline, 
Beck’s Bella, Sultana, Grand Duke, Gauntlet, and Lanei. 
Procure the following 12 varieties ; Foster’s Matilda, Sultana, 
and Luna; Beck’s Arabella, Favourite, Rosy Circle, Des- 
demona, and Sir R. Peel ; Garth's Queen Philippa ; Gaines's 
Duchess of Leinster, Duke of Cornwall, and Emma, 
PrcoreEs—Z M—Procure for light.edged red; Burroughes* 
Irs. Bevan, Cook's Unique, and Kirtland’s Princess Royal; 
and for light-edged purple, Brinkler’s purple Perfection, 
Matthew's Enchantress, and John's Prince irt.* 
Prans or Housxs— 7yro—1f you will search through our pages 
you will find information upon every point which you as! 
about. We cannot republish the matter at present ; in fact, 
a book on the subject is much wanted by gardeners, Itis 
too extensive a subject for a newspaper, unless, as in our case, 
itis spread over a number of years, An excellent hotbed is 
given at p. 116, 1845. 
PoTATOE ù 
s—Novice —What you describe is not disease.. 
A Alves—We find no disease in your Potatoes. 
SEEDLING PoTATO— 
from Mr. Willison, Gardener, 
retains the colour of the spirit ? 
when first had; but, by exp 
colourless. i 
coloured spirit; and surely any good maker can supply in- 
struments in which the colour will be next to permanent. 
We, however, do not approve of thermometers with coloured 
spirits of wine; on the contrary, the most pure and colour- 
less should be employed. For distinctness, some are made 
with the tube enamelled at the back.|| 
Misc—Last Lothian — Always keep Rose-buds wet till they are 
inserted. When old tan is converted into black mould, it 
may be mixed with manure, urine, or gas-water, fermented, 
and converted into good compost.——Gallicus—Most pro- 
bably the roots are in a bad border. To colour Grapes well, 
they should have plenty of air, but it should be dry, and to 
effect this slight fires must be kept up in damp weather, In 
making concrete, use j as much lime as will hold the 
gravel together, mixing the whole to the consistency of thic! 
mortar; then lay it on with a spade. If the bottom is dry, 
no cinders need be laid below it, There i harm in plas- 
tering and whitewashing your cold pit inside, but it will do 
just as well without it. 
SEEDLING FLOWERS. 
DAHLIAS—J M W—Your flowers were so shaken by the journey, 
that a few petals only remained in the centre of the flower. 
m the small portion that remaine e centre, We 
should imagine that it was not equal to specimens of the 
same colour already out.*— -,5 M—The centre is the defec- 
tive part of your seedling, the petals grow irregularly in this 
part of the flower.* 
Fucusias—D P—Three good flowers, but not surpassing others 
already out, 3 is the best, on account of the brilliant colour 
of the coroll: i 
small to send out.*—— 7g 
are equal to sorts already out, they both want contrast in 
the colours.* 
Groxintas—Woolwich—Your seedling is not equal to many 
now in cultivation. k 
R Y—Your flowers are pretty in colour and mark- 
o e too small for 
showing, as 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8. 10 is not so large nor so ornis 
we have, with eye and colour in the same way ; 
same may be said of the . 5 is rather too mu ae 
cayed to judge of, but there are indications of this being 
only one worth preserving.* 
PREAXGONIUMS i A sour seedling is of no use whatever, 
it is bad both in form and colour, 
