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Pelaegoniums. — When tlie shoots of the plants that 

 have been cut down are about an inch long, the old soil 

 must be shaken away, the roots slightly trimmed, and then 

 repotted into small pots, &c, as advised early in July. 

 Some of the cuttings may now be fit for potting off; 

 when potted, to be placed in a pit or frame, kept close, 

 and shaded until they have made fresh roots, when they 

 should be placed out in an open situation to grow firm 

 and stocky, pinching out the leading shoots ; and to be 

 placed on coal ashes, slates, or boards, to prevent the 

 admission of worms. Sow the seed immediately it is 

 gathered, and also that of Fuchsias, or of any other 

 perennial plant, if ripe before the middle of September. 



STOVE AND OBCHXD-HOUSE. 



The stove plants of strong and early growth may be 

 allowed a gradual increase of ventilation and more sun- 

 light. Plenty of moisture is still essential for the general 

 stock. Shading may now be dispensed with, except 

 during bright sunbursts. Careful attention to be given 

 to the Allamandas, Echites, Euphorbias, Luculias, Stepha- 

 notises, Dipladenias, and other such valuable stove plants. 

 The surface soil of large specimens to be stirred, and 

 weeds and moss removed. 



Gesneea zebeina. — Shift them for winter flowering ; 

 they delight in a mixture composed of equal parts of 

 fibrous loam, heath soil, and leaf mould. All plants after 

 shifting do best when placed in a gentle bottom heat ; to 

 be syringed occasionally, and shaded during bright sun- 

 shine. 



Shift on all Obchids that now require it, and are 

 making their growth. Top dress others, if they require 

 it. All that are growing freely in pots or baskets, or on 

 blocks, to be syringed with clear, tepid, soft water in the 

 afternoons of fine days, and to be shut up early. 



eobcing-houses. 

 _ Figs. — If any are growing against the back wall of a 

 vinery, or other such structure, it may be advisable to 

 give them a good soaking of water, and but very little, if 

 any, after— as a dry atmosphere is necessary to ripen the 

 fruit. 



