CALENDAR FOR THE FRUIT AND KITCHEN GARDENS. 
perature rises above 70° in the morning, and 
increase the amount as the heat of the day may 
render necessary. Syringe, and nearly shut up 
in the afternoon with a temperature of 90° by | 
sun-heat. Continue to tie in shoots as they 
advance in growth. Stop laterals as before 
directed. When the shoots reach the top of the 
house, it will, in most cases, be necessary to stop 
them; but, before doing this, take care that 
one or two laterals, immediately below where 
the shoot is to be stopped, are left unstopped, to 
take the flow of sap, which, deprived of its lead- 
ing channel, would otherwise be directed to the 
eyes lower down, and cause them to break into 
laterals, instead of remaining to push fruit-bear- 
ing shoots in the following season. Retain on 
each plant as much foliage as can be well exposed 
to light, and no more. Young vines may be 
planted. Mulch the border with stable manure. 
Shift vines in pots; and after they make fresh 
roots, water with manure-water. See that the 
borders are sufficiently moist. 
Figs.—Maintain generally a moist atmosphere; 
syringe frequently, except when the fruit is 
ripening. The heat should be well sustained, 
and a dry airy condition is needful, not only to 
ripen the fruit but to colour it also. Apply 
manure-water occasionally, but not if the plants 
are growing too vigorously. Take care that 
the plants do not suffer from want of water. 
Peaches and Nectarines.—When the fruit is 
stoned the temperature may be safely raised to 
60° minimum and 75° maximum, or with sun-heat 
to 90°, plenty of air being given at the same time. 
Continue to tie in the shoots, and not shorten 
the terminal shoot of bearers. Syringe. fre- 
quently till the fruit begins to ripen, and shut 
up rather closely immediately after; but a little 
air should be kept on even at night. See that 
the borders are sufficiently moist to induce the 
fruit to swell freely. 
Cherries.—Give plenty of air if needful; water 
liberally as the fruit approaches maturity. To 
keep the fruit fresh, shade it from hot sunshine, 
and keep a current of air passing through the 
house constantly. When the fruit is gathered, 
remove the trees in pots outside, and attend 
well to their being frequently syringed and 
regularly watered. 
Strawberries. — Introduce the latest batch of 
plants, and treat as formerly directed. 
JUNE. 
KITCHEN-GARDEN DEPARTMENT. 
In earlier months protection from severe cold 
was necessary, but now the effects of excessively 
hot and dry weather have to be guarded against. 
Watering becomes an important operation, but 
recourse should not be had to it in the open 
ground, so long as the health of the plants is 
not endangered. When it is absolutely neces- 
sary, it should be done effectually, and con- 
tinued till rain begins to fall. 
Let the surface of the soil occupied by crops 
be frequently stirred and kept loose. By de- 
stroying weeds on their first appearance much 
labour will be saved. 
Asparagus. — Discontinue 
summer if possible. 
Basil.—Plant out on a warm border. 
Beans.—In the beginning of the month a 
few may be sown for the late crop. 
Beet.—Thin young plants to 9 inches apart. 
Borecole.—Plant out. 
Broccoli.—In the beginning of the month sow 
for the latest crop, if not before done. Plant 
out all crops sufficiently advanced, and give 
plenty of water if the weather be dry. 
Brussels Sprouts.—Plant out. 
Cabbage.—Plant out before the plants get too 
large and crowded. Sow seeds of Colewort 
about the 20th of the month. This vegetable 
withstands frost, and is indispensable as a 
source of winter Greens. 
Capsicums.—Plant out in a warm situation, 
in the beginning of the month. 
Carrots.—Hoe and thin the more advanced 
crops. 
Cauliflowers. — A few more seeds may be 
sown, on a rich border, in the beginning of 
the month, in rows, to be thinned out without 
transplanting. Plant out successions. Do not 
allow the plants to suffer from drought; pro- 
tect heads with leaves. 
Celeriac.—Plant out, but not in trenches. in 
tolerably rich sandy soil. 
Celery.—Continue planting out as the plants 
attain sufficient size. Give plenty of water. 
Sow a little seed in the beginning of the month 
for late spring use. 
Chervil.Sow a succession. 
Cress—Keep up a succession by frequent 
sowing. Plant Water Cress. 
Cucumbers.—Sow or plant out on ridges for 
pickling. 
cutting at mid- 
