AUGUST — SECOND WEEK. 



different sorts for future use. The advantages of fore- 

 thought for such matters will become evident when the 

 time for use arrives. Leaf mould, decomposed sheep, 

 doer, and cowdung, road and river sand, old Cucumber, 

 Melon, and other such soils, to be put in separate heaps 

 in a shed, or any other dry place, protected from drenching 

 rains. Each sort to be numbered, or named, that no 

 mistake may occur when wanted. 



STOVE AND OBCHID-HOUSE. 



All plants intended to flower this autumn to be regu- 

 larly supplied with water and occasionally with liquid 

 manure ; but all the other stove plants to be watered 

 more sparingly after this time, and the water to be given 

 early in the morning. The house to be shut up early in 

 the afternoon with a strong sun heat. Slight fires to be 

 made in the daytime, if the weather is dull, so that plenty 

 of air may be given to the plants. 



EOECING-HOUSES. 



Figs. — If the nights are cold, the house or pit should 

 be closed early, for the benefit of the second crop of 

 fruit. 



Melons. — Withhold water when the fruit is ripening, 

 as a sudden supply at that time very frequently causes 

 the fruit to crack and become worthless. Keep the shoots 

 so thin that every leaf may receive the benefit of the 

 light. Do not expose the fruit to the sun's rays till it is 

 fully swelled. Grive a supply of manure water to the 

 late crops, and thin out useless laterals. It is advisable 

 to paint the interior of the frame, or pit, with sulphur : 

 this, with slight syringings and shutting up early while 

 the sun shines upon it, will keep down insects. 



Mushsooms. — Collect some very short stable-litter and 

 horse-droppings, and turn them over frequently with the 

 addition of a small portion of turfy loam until they are 

 well incorporated. When moderately dry, to be packed 

 on shelves or in boxes, and be well-beaten down in layers 

 four or five inches thick, till the bed is the required 

 thickness — from a foot to eighteen inches ; for success 

 will depend in a great measure upon the solidity of the 

 bed. To be spawned when there is a brisk heat. 



