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Vineeies. — As the fruit in the early houses become 

 coloured, it is advisable to remove all superfluous or 

 rambling shoots ; but to retain and to preserve with the 

 greatest care the principal leaves — as the good quality of 

 the fruit and the healthy condition of the tree for the 

 ensuing season will depend upon the number and healthy 

 state of the principal leaves. 



FOURTH WEEK. 



GEEENHOUSE axd conservatory. 



As most plants here are now in active growth, they 

 will require a liberal supply of water. If the sun shines 

 very brightly, a slight shading would be of benefit for a 

 few hours on very hot days. 



Azaleas, Chinese. — "When done blooming, they suc- 

 ceed best in a close pit, kept moderately moist and slightly 

 shaded in the middle of the day. If they are too large 

 for a pit, they will do well in a vinery, or in any other 

 large house where they can stand at a distance from the 

 glass without shading. 



Balsams and Cockscombs. — Promote their growth by 

 shifting them into larger pots, in rich soil, with an abun- 

 dance of light near the glass, and heat. 



Camellias to be treated as advised for Azaleas. 



Geeaniums. — If any remain after the flower-garden 

 masses are furnished, they should be potted and treated 

 with every attention as to watering, &c. When they 

 have made fresh roots, and begin to grow freely, to be 

 stopped, to make bushy plants. Calceolarias, Fuchsias, 

 Petunias, Verbenas, &c, treated in a similar manner, will 

 be useful as a reserve to succeed the greenhouse plants 

 that are now in bloom, and to fill up vacancies as they 

 occur in the beds and borders. 



Heaths and New Holland Plants. — Many being 

 now in full growth will require an abundance of water, 

 more especially in bright weather. Many fine specimens 

 are frequently lost through imperfect watering ; for if 

 the ball is once allowed to get thoroughly dry, all en- 



