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GARDENING CALENDAR FOR JANUARY. 
almost resting state; a few may be brought 
into flower, by putting them in heat; if those 
in tubs are disturbed by worms, water with 
lime water. 
Oxalis. — Pot any reserved roots in a soil of 
loam, leaf-mould and peat, equal parts : those 
potted in autumn, and kept in frames, may be 
brought into flower, by putting them into heat, 
and keeping them moist. 
Pelargoniums. — In severe weather rise 
coverings' at night to avoid much fire heat : in 
mild weather give plenty of air through the 
daj'; stop the shoots of plants intended to 
flower in the summer months; every shoot on 
the plant should be stopped at once ; tie out 
and keep the lower shoots well down, that the 
pot be almost covered with leaves. Guard 
against the attacks of insects, of which the 
green-fly is very injurious. 
Primulas are impatient of moisture ; they 
like a compost of two-thirds of leaf mould, one 
of loam, and a little silver sand. The double 
kinds are best; these increase by cuttings ; 
pot a few seedlings to keep up a succession of 
flower. Choose the largest and finest coloured 
kinds to grow as specimens. 
Protects, Banksias, Dryandras, SfC must 
be kept in an airy situation, and but little 
water must be given them. 
Rhododendrons. — Put a plant or two of the 
most forward occasionally, into a gentle heat, to 
bring them early, and keep the general stock 
cool, and moderately watered. A few might 
be brought in from those out of doors, and 
potted in loam and sandy peat, equal parts. 
Roses should be fumigated whenever green- 
fly is seen, or else syringed with tobacco water. 
For the forcing plants the heat should be 
about 55 degs. during day, and 50 degs. by 
night; allow the others to rest, and give air 
freely. 
Salvias. — Cut these down when they are 
past blooming ; they require an intermediate 
house to flower in, at this season : gently ex- 
cite those which have been resting. The whole 
family require plenty of pot room, and a rich 
soil: apply water sparingly to such as are at 
rest. 
Stapelias. — Give these very little water : 
clean any that may be infected with the scale 
insect, and keep them in a dry and moderately 
warm place. 
Trojxnolums should be potted immediately 
if not done in autumn, in soil of equal parts 
sandy loam and peat ; adapt the pots and 
trellis to the size of the bulbs and kinds. In 
training carry the shoots to the top first, take 
them right over and back to the bottom, after- 
wards make good the deficient parts. 
THE CONSERVATORY. 
Temperature. — 55 degrees by day, and 45 
degrees by night ; make an allowance of 5 
degrees according to the weather. 
Ventilation. — Admit air cautiously, and let 
it be only by the top sashes ; avoid currents, 
which will do injury to all the plants, but 
especially the forced ones. 
Watering. — Plants, when in flower, require 
more water than at any other time ; such 
must, therefore, have enough, but avoid de- 
luging them, and always use the water two or 
three degrees warmer than the temperature of 
the house. Those which are planted out will 
require little or no water until the end of the 
month. 
Arrangement. — This feature is equally im- 
portant with good cultivation. Aim at giving 
effect from the principal view or entrance, as 
the first impression tells most. Avoid an 
over-neatness and clipped appearance in the 
plants. Study to make the colours contrast 
against the green foliage ; for although, as in 
flower-gardening, the grouping and arranging 
of the cold and warm colours cannot be fully 
carried out, yet much may be done by selecting 
the most handsome and showy plants, and 
placing them in conspicuous positions, without 
destroying the general harmony. These, dur- 
ing this month, should be such as salvias, 
gesneras, camellias, oranges, azaleas, garde- 
nias, rhododendrons, roses, &c. Re-arrange 
the plants at least once a week, altering 
their positions so as to give the house a new 
phase ; those plants which were at their best 
the previous week, must be placed in secondary 
situations this, and soon. Maintain an orderly 
and neat appearance. 
Routine. — Next to arrangement is cleanli- 
ness ; every morning go over and pick off all 
decaying leaves and flowers, giving each plant 
a gentle shake, to dislodge any leaves that may 
be hanging about ; these often damage the 
unexpanded flowers and healthy foliage if not 
taken away ; at the same time remove all the 
plants whose beauty is past ; stake such plants 
as require it in due time, but the stakes should 
hardly be detectable. Pake the beds neatly, 
and sweep the floor daily, damping it previ- 
ously so as to avoid dust. If the passage is 
of stone it must be often scrubbed. 
Temporary Plants. — This includes all that 
are in pots. Those which are past bloom, 
and being removed, should be well treated ; 
the generality of plants, immediately after 
flowering, make a new growth for the develop- 
ment of flowers the following year ; it is 
therefore of the utmost importance that they 
should be placed in situations where the young 
shoots may be developed and fully matured. 
Insects. — Every plant that is sent to the con- 
servatory should be perfectly clean, and when 
any are found dirty they should be removed, 
cleaned, and returned. This may be effected 
