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CALENDAR OF GARDENING OPERATIONS FOR JULY. 



Epacris, Hovea Pultensea, and other singular New Holland plants that are 

 apt to perish from the heavy rains when placed out of doors, should be removed 

 from the greenhouse into pits, or frames where the sashes can be put on during 

 heavy rains, and also in clear sunshine ; as recommended for Ericas, page 9. 



All other greenhouse plants not already turned out for the summer ought 

 now to be, which will clean and strengthen them for winter ; they should also be 

 reduced into shape. 



Shift greenhouse and stove plants that require it ; fresh surface all others by 

 taking off from one-eighth to one-fourth of an inch of the surface soil, and re- 

 placing it with that used for potting each family of plants. 



Strike pink pipings under hand-glasses, and the more weak varieties may be 

 layered when the grass is too weak for pipings. 



In preparing the situation for the hand-glasses, two or three inches of rough 

 coal ashes should be placed under the soil to prevent worms from getting through 

 amongst the soil. 



The greenhouse will now be filled up with balsams, which should have plenty 

 of water given them in the pots, but wetting them overhead as little as possible ; 

 they should also be turned round on the stage with the tender annuals once or 

 twice a week, to prevent them from being drawn on one side. 



Layer Carnations as soon as it is ascertained from the first flowers opening 

 that the plant has not run from its variety. 



Head down Pelargoniums when done flowering ; and cuttings of them may 

 also be put in. 



Put in also Pansy cuttings for a late flowering succession. 



Occasionally fresh set the greenhouse plants out of doors to prevent them 

 striking root into the soil. To prevent this, a paved bottom is the best for 

 setting them on. 



Sow Hollyhocks, Sweet Williams, French Honeysuckles, Stocks, and other 

 biennials, for flowering next season. 



Deep hoe flower beds, and carefully stake all plants requiring support. 



Dahlias will require to be staked as they advance in growth. 



Plants in the stove should be kept as thin as possible by removing a part into 

 the greenhouse. 



