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OPERATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER. 
and we have of late been endeavouring to bring it into notice as such, it will be sufficient here 
observe, that the available season for striking these plants for furnishing the borders next year 
fast passing away. Those persons, therefore, who have not begun this business, will do well 
bear this fact in mind ; and ethers who may yet have to complete their stocks cannot now affo 
to lose a moment’s time. Make a list of everything that will be required, and plant sufficie 
cuttings, that when the young plants are stored away, winter losses may not leave a deficiency. 
Autumn and winter-flowering plants, for the houses, &c., should now receive a due share 
notice. Roses, pinks, and other plants, may be prepared to place in warmth, where it is desiral 
to have them in blossom in November and December ; and Hyacinths, Narcissi, &c., should 
potted for the same purpose. Amongst other things which we depend upon for an autumn 
winter display of flowers, is a collection of Camellias. Ours at Chatsworth are finely set for blooi 
These can be had in flower at any time from the close of autumn until the return of the followL 
spring. As an almost perpetually flowering plant, and a very delightful one withal, we must n 
forget to mention the Cuphcea platycentra, figured in our Magazine at the close of last year. It 
certainly a charming plant, and ought to be in the possession of all those who have accommodatic 
for half a dozen, either in pots or in the open borders. 
An opportunity should now be embraced to thoroughly clean, and, it may be, paint the wooi 
work inside all the glass erections, previously to their being filled again, or at least more ful 
occupied than at present, with plants. Measures of this kind greatly conduce to freedom froi 
insects, as well as promoting the general good of the plants. Any of the more robust greenhorn; 
plants, which may hitherto have remained under glass, may, if their growth is completed, ha\ 
three weeks’ or a month’s full exposure to the open air, they will be rendered more hardy an 
better able to endure the dark and damp days of winter by this means. 
Some, and indeed all, pot plants will be benefited by subjecting them more or less to ahardenin 
process, according to their natures. Shade, regular waterings, and high temperature, must b 
forthwith gradually dispensed with in the case of the main collections, but growing plants mu; 
still continue to receive the treatment they require to develope their parts perfectly. 
Stanhopeas and other strong-growing Orchids must be cautiously watered during the perio 
they continue to grow, or much mischief, by damping, will in all probability ensue. Some of th 
finest Orchids, as Cattleyas and Lcelias, will presently be in flower ; let everything be done to enabl 
the blossoms to expand perfectly, and to preserve them when expanded. 
Carnations and plants of that description must be potted or planted in beds as they become 
rooted, and care should be taken that they are not planted in too rich a compost, or, during winter 
they may probably perish. 
Seed collecting and propagation amongst pot plants must not be lost sight of, and every leisure 
minute should be bought up for these purposes. 
