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climbers in these structures will now be making 

 active growth, and as the young shoots of some 

 are very susceptible to the attacks of slugs, a 

 search should be made for these, late each night 

 and early in the morning. 



Lapagerias, Passifloras, Habrothamnus, Cho- 

 rizemas, Kennedyas, Jasminums, Solatium jasmi- 

 noides, Clematis indivisa, and some others will 

 need a quantity of water to keep them growing. 

 Cyclamen should be potted on into larger pots 

 before they become pot-bound, as should also 

 the early batch of Primulas and Cinerarias. 

 Hard-wooded plants will, towards the end of 

 the month, have completed their growth, and 

 many of them may then be placed out-of-doors 

 in a sheltered place on a bed of ashes. Pelar- 

 goniums, both show and French varieties, will 

 now be in full bloom, and should therefore 

 receive every attention in the way of watering. 

 If the soil be allowed to get dry the flowers will 

 not open properly, neither will they last so long. 

 Plenty of air should be allowed them by night 

 and day, unless the weather is cold. 



Pits and Frames. 



Zonal Pelargoniums for winter flowering 

 should be potted on as soon as the roots reach 

 the sides of the pots. Plant out Bichardias, 

 Solatium capsicastrum, and other things, to be 

 lifted in autumn for flowering in winter. Pot on 

 Perpetual Carnations, Fuchsias, Sweet-scented 

 Geraniums, Aloysia citriodora, Celsias, Begonias, 

 &c, intended for autumn and winter decora- 

 tions. Do not permit any to suffer through want 

 of water. Chrysanthemums that have not yet 

 been placed in their flowering-pots ought to be 

 so treated without delay. Propagate Petunias, 

 Marguerites, and such plants, for late use. Sow 

 Mignonette in pots for the conservatory. Stake 

 and tie all such plants as require it. 



Flower-garden and Pleasure Ground. 



Sow seeds of biennials and perennials thinly, 

 in order that the plants may not become over- 

 crowded. The following is a good selection : — 

 Anemones, Wallflowers, Sweet Pockets, Polyan- 

 thus, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells, Lunaria, 

 Chelone, &c. 



Thin out annuals as they become large enough, 

 and finish planting bedding plants. Every oper- 

 ation should be performed at its proper time. 

 When flower-beds have to be cleared of winter 

 and spring bedding-plants, this should be done 

 as each variety goes out of flower, and they 

 should be replaced by those that are to occupy 

 the beds during the summer. Sub -tropical 



plants may be put out now, as the weather will 

 be sufficiently warm for all kinds of half-hardy 

 plants. Water liberally in the event of hot 

 and dry weather. Herbaceous borders will need 

 much care, as a number of plants will require 

 staking, and others cut down, as they cease 

 flowering, to make room for those which tend 

 to spread. 



The rose-garden will now be gay, but when 

 the flowering season is past the beds look untidy, 

 unless something be planted amongst them. 

 Gladiolus started in pots may be turned out 

 here, as they make a grand display during the 

 autumn season. Any shrubs which have been 

 used for forcing may be turned out. Cut down 

 Deutzia gracilis to cause it to make new growth. 

 Dahlias and other tender plants ought not to 

 be planted out till all danger of frost is at an 

 end, for if once cut down they will not grow 

 satisfactorily afterwards. Keep the grass cut 

 short, and see that neatness prevails every- 

 where. 



JULY. 



Plant-houses. 



Orchid Houses. — Many Cattleyas will 

 still be in bloom, among them being C. Gaskel- 

 liana, C. Warneri, C. gigas. While they are 

 flowering it will be necessary to keep them 

 well supplied with water, for at this warm 

 season of the year the flowers would soon fade 

 if they were allowed to get dry. When flower- 

 ing is over, less water will be needed. At the 

 same time they must not be allowed to dry up 

 in the heated atmosphere. Air should be freely 

 admitted at all times during this month, but 

 cold draughts at night must be avoided. Lodia 

 putpurata and some others of that class will need 

 looking over, and if any require potting, this 

 should be done. Dendrobiums in full growth 

 must be freely supplied with water, both at the 

 roots and overhead. They should also be kept 

 in a high temperature. Close the house early 

 so that the thermometer may indicate 90° to 

 100° F. with the sunshine. Odontoglossums 

 should be kept as cool as possible by a free cir- 

 culation of air. Plenty of moisture on roots, 

 paths, and stages alike must be given, with 

 shade constantly when the sun is bright. When 

 available use rain-water for syringing, as this 

 does not discolour the leaves. Calanthes, Phaius, 

 and others with large leaves will need plenty of 

 water with a high temperature to promote as 

 free growth as possible, for unless this is made 



