JULY — FIBST AND SECOND WEEK. 



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Be at the same time particular in maintaining a mild, 

 genial bottom heat, 



Vines. — The houses containing ripe fruit will require 

 to be kept dry and well ventilated ; those swelling will 

 still require attention to keep a regular steady tempera- 

 ture with regular supplies of air. Muscats very frequently 

 require fires during the night and on wet, cold days. 



SECOND WEEK. 



GREENHOUSE AND 'CONSEEVATOEY. 



Achimenes. — They delight in a steady, moist heat ; to 

 be shaded in the middle of hot days, to prevent the sun 

 from scorching the foliage ; and never to be watered over- 

 head. 



Cacti. — Hemove them to a dry, airy place as soon as 

 they have finished their growth. 



Cockscombs. — They can be grown with strong, short 

 stems, and very large heads, if they are allowed to remain 

 in small pots until the flowers are formed, then potted 

 in large pots in a compost of one-half rich loam, one- 

 fourth leaf mould, and one-fourth sand, and supplied with 

 as much liquid manure and moist heat as possible. 



Fuchsias. — As the plants progress in growth give them 

 plenty of air and moisture, occasionally moistening the 

 paths, walls, and stages with clear manure water, and 

 syringe the plants both morning and evening overhead. 



Globe Aiiaeanthus. — To be potted into 48-sized pots, 

 in which they will flower in a soil composed of peat, loam, 

 and leaf mould, or rotten dung. They should be allowed 

 to stand near the glass, and be subjected to a moist heat 

 of not less than 75°. 



Heaths. — If mildew appears, dust them with flowers 

 of sulphur. When watering, give them a good soaking, 

 so that every part of the ball is thoroughly wet, and then 

 withhold further supply until it is again completely dry. 



Japan Lilies. — As they are succulent in growth, keep 

 them well and liberally supplied with water. The flower- 



