44 APKIL — SECOND AND THIKD WEEK. 



Vines. — ThinDing the fruit is an operation of pri- 

 mary importance. The first thinning to be performed 

 when the berries are the size of Peas ; the second when 

 they begin to be crowded ; and the third after the berries 

 are stoned. A piece of strong wire, eight or ten inches 

 long, crooked at one end, is useful to draw the bunches 

 backward and forward, as the operator may require. 

 The Vines in the late house to be tied up as soon as they 

 begin to break. Syringe them every fine afternoon, and 

 close the house early. Give air early in the , morning, 

 that the leaves may become gradually dry before the sun 

 acts powerfully upon them. 



THIRD WEEK 



gbeenhotjse and conservatory. 



Keep the conservatory as cool by day as is consistent 

 with the health of the plants. By such means they will 

 remain longer in bloom, and will be more enjoyable for 

 parties inspecting them. 



Camellias. — Continue to encourage the growth of those 

 that have done flowering by increasing the temperature, 

 by frequent syringings, and by a liberal supply of water 

 at the roots. If any have made their growth, and have 

 formed their blossom-buds, they will require more light 

 and less moisture for the future. 



Cineeaeias. — To continue them in a healthy blooming 

 state it is necessary to attend to them carefully, that they 

 may not droop for want of water, nor be saturated with 

 it. When the sun is powerful, slight shading is neces- 

 sary for a few hours in the middle of the day, to prevent 

 the blooms from losing their brilliancy ; and plenty of 

 air to be given when the weather is mild. 



Fuchsias. — Having been treated with plenty of heat 

 and moisture, they will now be making rapid growth, 

 and will be fit to shift into their blooming-pots, using a 

 light, rich soil for the purpose. 



New Holland Plants.— Top and syringe frequently 



