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CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR JULY. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR JULY. 
Now is the time to pay all attention to filling up 
deficiencies in flower-beds ; all flowers in masses form- 
ing mixed beds, should also undergo a thorough regula- 
tion for the season. The beauty of beds of mixed 
colours, depends in a great degree on the harmony of 
the colours of the flowers, and a proper proportion of 
the amount of foliage to each plant. Trim and neatly 
tie up such plants, as by their heavy and abundant 
foliage would encroach on the equally beautiful hut 
more delicately formed plants of stinted foliage. At 
this period of the year, when the weather is generally 
fine and warm, many inhabitants of the greenhouse are 
benefited by thorough exposure out of doors; but they 
should all have finished a first growth, and then be 
inured to the open air by degrees. 
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 
Glass. 
Cucumbers and Melons should be paid attention 
to, and the laterals and superfluous growths be stopped 
or removed ; give abundance of air and light. 
Fig Trees in houses, should have as much light 
and. air as can be conveniently supplied, and be daily 
well watered with liquid manure. Occasional syringing 
over-head is also very advantageous, except when the 
fruit are ripening. 
Peach Trees under glass, will now be ripening their 
wood, or the later crops of fruit ; at this time of the 
year, it is not uncommon for the trees to be attacked 
with mildew and red spider ; sprinkle the leaves with 
sulphur, when either of these is the case, and give 
abundance of air. Aphis on the leaves may readily be 
destroyed by burning tobacco or tobacco-paper. When 
the wood of the earliest forced trees is matured, they 
may be fully exposed. 
Pineries. Give such plants as are swelling up their 
fruit, a free supply of weak liquid manure, and abund- 
ance of air; but do not lower the temperature too 
much. When signs of ripening become visible, with- 
hold water, but supply the air as before. 
Vineries. Keep the young rods of the vines tied in, 
and give plenty of air. If the weather becomes dry, it 
may be necessary to water the borders in dry situations; 
but should the weather on the contrary, prove very wet, 
the effects of over-moisture must be counteracted by a 
free circulation of air, and an occasional fire during the 
day, whilst air is upon the house. See that the 
bunches of late grapes intended to ripen for winter use 
are sufficiently thinned, for unless this be the case, they 
are apt to retain moisture, and be thereby injured. 
Open Air. 
Budding of fruit-trees may now be proceeded with. 
Thinning of the Fruit should he carried out so 
as to allow of those which remain to swell up to their 
full size, and admit of a sufficient support to perfect the 
buds for the following season. 
Beans and Peas of early kinds, should be sown at 
this time of the year, they might be sown twice in the 
month, but the second sowing should not be later 
than the 10th. 
Cauliflowers now planted, come into use at the 
end of September. 
Cabbage, Broccoli, Borecole, and every kind of 
winter green should be planted as early as possible. 
Kidney Beans may be planted for the last crop not 
later than the first week. 
FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 
Glass. 
The Conservatory and Greenhouse will without 
great care, become infested with insects ; as these are 
discovered, use the proper means for their destruction 
without delay. Fumigate cautiously, and let the 
house be cool during the operation. Thin the fruit of 
Orange-trees when they are too thick. Pot quick 
growing plants before their roots become matted. Put 
in cuttings of Pelargoniums, Heaths, and other plants ; 
water freely, and give a deal of air night and day. 
Orchids and Stove Plants. The former must be 
well screened from strong sunlight, and both must 
enjoy a humid atmosphere, with a free circulation of air. 
Open Air. 
Layer Carnations and Roses ; and also progress 
with budding the latter, whilst the bark runs freely. 
NURSERY and FOREST-TREE DEPARTMENT. 
Regulate growths in young plantations ; layer and 
bud ; make drains, prepare land for autumn-planting, 
and keep growing fences free from weeds. 
