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being spotted. Mr. Plant showed a new variety of Aerides, seemingly between A. crispum and 
maculosum, the flower growing upright ; a fine plant of Brassia Wrayii and Saccolabium guttatum. 
Mr. Donald, gardener to Mrs. Laurence, exhibited a Mormodes of great beauty, having a 
scape ten or twelve inches long, covered with large bright yellow flowers, spotted with rich 
brown ; Barkeria Laurenceana, a pale lilac flower, and a fine Stanhopea tigrina. 
OPERATIONS FOE JULY. 
It is not improbable but the wetness of the last two or three weeks may be succeeded by a 
period of drought, similar to that which preceded the wet. Should such be the case, the ground 
will soon become dry, and attention to watering will be required. Often pass the hoe through 
the soil ; it not only destroys the young growing weeds, but, by loosening the surface, greatly 
facilitates the growth of the plants. If late annuals are a desideratum, they may be sown during 
the first and second weeks ; it is well to soak the seeds in tepid water, for an hour previously to 
their deposition in the soil, which should also be well moistened. Continue to make up any 
deficiencies in the flower-garden. Towards the end, or earlier if the weather continues wet, 
budding of roses should be proceeded with ; should, however, the weather prove dry, and the bark 
in consequence not rise well, water the plants freely for two or three days with weak liquid manure, 
which will greatly stimulate their growth, and generally answer the desired end. The routine work 
consists, in pegging down the young shoots of those plants, intended to spread over the surface ; 
stopping such as require it, that over-luxuriance may be checked, and they may be induced to 
branch and become bushy ; tying and training others which require support ; thinning or cutting 
away anything superfluous, and especially removing dead flowers, or seed-vessels which are not 
required, and if left to arrive at maturity, would stop the vigorous fertility of the plants ; propa- 
gating by layers and cuttings, according to the kind. Mowing, edging, and keeping everything as 
neat as circumstances will admit of. 
In the Conservatory and Greenhouse, Camellias, which were removed to cooler quarters after 
having finished their growth, will now have fully formed their flower-buds ; when this is the case, 
they may receive two or three times a week, a supply of weak liquid-manure water. Chinese 
Azaleas, Rhododendron arboreum and its varieties, &c, are now, making a vigorous growth. 
Do not fail in fine weather, to often sprinkle both the soil and the walks of the house, to induce a 
sufficient supply of humidity ; and if the sun be very bright, it is advisable to draw some light 
screen over the surface, for an hour or two in mid-day. Almost all greenhouse plants require 
well attending to, with water at their roots : and some derive great advantage by having a pan 
filled with it placed beneath the pot; as Nerium splendens, &c. Such greenhouse plants as 
have formed their wood, should be removed from the general growing stimuli to cooler quarters, that 
the new formed wood, may become hardened and matured. Air, too, is most important, especially 
at this time of the year, without which it is not possible, that any plants can perform properly the 
functions allotted to them. 
In the Stove all straggling shoots should be tied in or stopped, that the plants may be rendered 
neat and bushy. Many that have made vigorous growth, will require shifting. Always mind that 
good drainage is given, for no after care will compensate for the neglect of this. Give abundance of 
root-room to such plants as Justicias, Clerodendrons, and Erythrinas, and to promote vigorous growth, 
water once or twice a week with weak liquid manure ; give plenty of water at the roots ; syringe 
often, and keep the floors and every part damp, to assist in rendering the atmosphere almost 
constantly humid. In the Orchid house, liberal and frequent waterings, are indispensable 
for all species from the more humid parts of the tropics, especially from the East Indies, as 
Dendrobiurns, Vandas, Stanhopeas, Gongoras, &c. Those requiring the same treatment as 
Cattleyas, should either be placed in another house by themselves, or, if that is not convenient, at 
the cool end of the same house as the others, where also they will receive much less water. All 
such kinds as will flower during the winter season, should have their growth perfected as speedily 
as possible, and then be gradually withdrawn from exciting influences, and placed in cooler and 
more favourable situations, for maturing their bulbs and stems, and permitting them to sink into 
a state of rest. 
