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OPERATIONS FOR JUNE. 
Agave Americana, or American Aloe, now brought out of the greenhouse 
and placed on the lawn or in the flower-garden, will have a good and pretty effect. 
Alonsoa ACUTiFOLiA, and its varieties, will make a pretty show if planted in a 
small bed or group by themselves ; some time this month they may be safely 
put out. 
Bulbs of all kinds that have done flowering should now be gradually dried off. 
Be cautious to secure the labels proper to the respective pots, or confusion will 
ensue when the plants are grown next season, and cause some trouble to rectify. 
Balsams, Coxcombs, and other tender annuals, now require great attention ; 
to make noble specimens, give water in abundance, use good rich compost, and pot 
as often as required, and they will grow and flower well. 
Bouvardia triphylla, if treated as recommended for March, may now 
be planted out in the flower-garden or other suitable place ; if a little sheltered 
the better. 
China Asters, and other showy annuals, should now be planted out in their 
respective places. 
DiANTHUs. The favourite plants of this genus, such as Carnations, Pinks, &c., 
should in this month be propagated. Pipings carefully prepared and potted, and 
plunged in a moderate heat, will make young roots tolerably free ; a temporary 
hotbed, made of any coarse fermenting materials, will answer. See Vol. I., page 
68 to 73. 
Dahlias continue to plant, but bear in mind, that the nights at this season are 
sometimes cold, and consequently liable to injure very young or tender plants. A 
slight protection will be necessary and effectual. 
Greenhouse plants, particularly those that are growing freely, should now 
have a good supply of water. 
Insects. — Greenfly and thrip^ so destructive to stove plants, &c., should now 
be carefully watched. 
Impregnation or crossing should be carried on, whenever an opportunity 
offers to effect it. 
Lobelias should now be planted out in beds, and they will make a fine show 
in the autumn. 
Layering, inarching, &c., performed in the two preceding months, should 
now be attended to, and other operations effected in such species as will admit of 
working at this season. 
Orange and lemon trees may be removed from the greenhouse to a 
favourable situation in the flower-garden. 
