mJ JULY— august 95 



just as though they were in the house, for it must 

 be borne in mind that the foundation has to be 

 laid for the next crop of fruit. 



The placing of some of the trees out-of-doors 

 has the two following ad\"antages : — 



First. — Additional space will be given to the 

 trees remaining in the house. 



Secondhj. — The trees out-of-doors will ha\'e 

 the benefit of extra light and air, which will 

 assist in ripening the wood and maturing the fruit 

 buds. Let the house be freely ventilated during 

 the day, and during warm weather gi^'e some 

 night air also. This will add to the colour and 

 flavour of the fruit ; in fact, it is a good plan to 

 commence giving a little night air as soon as 

 the fruit begins to colour. This remark should 

 always apply to cherries and plums. 



Watch the watering carefully, and give suffi- 

 cient water to each tree when dry. This may 

 sometimes be two or three times daily. In each 

 case the water given should be sufficient to pass 

 through the ball of soil, and run out at the 

 bottom of the pot freely. 



August. — During this month a large number 

 of both peaches and nectarines will ripen their 

 fruits. After the fruit has been gathered, it is 

 not requisite that all trees be placed out-of-doors. 

 Such is not the case, unless the house is wanted 



