472 THE GREEN-HOUSE. [Aug. 
flowers. Even if preserved in a Green-house, those small plants 
are subject to the same accidents, or to be eaten by the Oniscus, or 
woodlouse, before the spring vegetation commences. 
THE GREEN-HOUSE. 
Shifting and giving fresh earth to the Plants. 
In the first week of this month, if not done before, you may 
shift into larger pots, &c. young oranges, lemons, citrons and shad- 
docks, and also, such other plants as are too much confined, and 
that have perfected their spring or summer shoots, previous to their 
beginning to push their autumn growths; such is the critical pe- 
riod in which plants ought to have a summer shifting, and should 
be particularly noticed in any climate or country where such prac- 
tice is necessary. Let this operation be performed, as directed in 
page 361; after which, treat the plants as recommended in page 
452. 
Loosen the earth in the tops of such pots or tubs, as it appears 
hard or stiff in, and add some fresh compost thereto, if not done last 
month; this, and the picking off, of any decayed leaves, together 
with the trimming of disorderly branches, will give a fresh and 
pleasing appearance to the collection, add to the beauty, and pro- 
mote the vigorous growth of the plants. 
Propagating the Plants. 
You may still continue to propagate various kinds of plants, by 
cuttings, layers, and suckers, as directed in the former months. 
Budding Oranges and Lemons, Sfc. 
Any time this month, you may succesfully bud oranges, le- 
mons, citrons, limes, and shaddocks; beginning in the first week 
thereof, and centinuing to the end; observing to work each tree as 
you perceive it to put forth its fresh autumn shoots; some trees, 
even of the same species, will produce those earlier or later in the 
month, and so soon as you perceive a few of them grown to two 
or three inches in length, seize upon that time to perform the ope- 
ration, as then the sap being in a fresh state of circulation, the bark 
of the stock will separate freely for the reception of the bud, and 
the necessary nourishment will bej copiously supplied. 
Observe, at this time, to take the buds from shoots produced 
in the early part of the present season. The proper stocks are 
