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SEPTEMBER — FOTJSTH WEEK. 



but in that medium state when the strong fermentation 

 has passed off, and a moderate heat is likely to remain in 

 it for some time. The temperature to be kept from Q0° to 

 65°, with the admission of air for several hours daily. 



Cheeeies. — Whether they are in pots or in borders, 

 and have arrived at, or are only approaching, a compa- 

 tively dormant state when but little attention will be 

 necessary, still that little will be required to keep them 

 clear of insects and of the leaves as they become suf- 

 ficiently ripe, when they come readily off with a touch. 

 The old surface of the soil of those grown in pots to be 

 removed, and the same quantity of fresh, in a rough state, 

 put in its place. Kemove them without further delay, if 

 not already done, as advised in the early part of the 

 month, to the north side of a wall or hedge until wanted ; 

 or if not wanted until a sharp frost sets in, they should 

 be protected from its icy grasp. 



Figs. — Trees in pots to be treated as advised for 

 Cherries. 



Melons. — Although the weather may have been 

 favourable for ripening the late fruit, they will in some 

 places still require the assistance of a good top and 

 bottom heat, and a large portion of air in the middle of 

 the day. 



Peaches. — Trees in pots to be pruned, and treated as 

 recommended for Cherries. I^o time should be lost if 

 fresh trees are to be planted in the place of any that may 

 be worn out. The choice should be made of young trees 

 that are in a bearing state, and all the better if they had 

 been moved last autumn. In pruning the trees, after 

 the leaves have dropped, be sure not to leave them too 

 crowded ; but if the summer pruning, as frequently ad- 

 vised, have been properly done, but very little, if any, will 

 be required now. To remove the leaves from the trees 

 in the early houses it is advisable to shake them daily, and 

 sometimes to brush them gently with a few pieces of 

 birch-spray tied in a bundle. All foreright shoots to be 

 removed, and the trees in the late houses kept free from 

 insects. 



Pines. — Persevere in former directions as to general 

 routine management. Whilst fine weather continues air 

 may be given liberally ; and shut up earlier in the after- 



