48 Monthly Horticultural Calendar. 
If'all and espalier Fruit Treei — The shortening of the young shoots of wall and es|)alif,T Irnit 
'I'lees, should now be particularly attended to, for it the shoots are permitted to grow many 
inclies without shortening, tliey rob the buds which should be the productive ones for the 
following yeur; but if attention lie |>aid to shortening, as often as [possible, it very materially 
contributes to the perfecting of the buds, and it alsoeuablcs the present crop of fruit, to 
swell liner. 
mildew. — Where Peach and jNectanne trees are atTccted with Mildew, on Its earliest appear- 
ance, the trees should be sjirinkled over with commou sulphur, having been previously 
washed witli soap suds. 
Melons and Cucumbers. — Plants of Melons and Cucumbers raised from cuttings, may now be 
planted upon hot-beds; and if jjroperly treated, by frequent stopping ot the shoots, will 
bear abundantly from the early part of September. 
Strawberries. — Pot Strawberries for Forcing, if not done before. 
VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 
Mushrooms. — Mushroom-Beds now made, come into use from the end of August. 
Endive. — Early-sown Endive now planted ot^', will be fit for use from the end of September- 
Sow more seed, about the first and second weeks, for late crops 
Chervil. — Chervil now sown, is useful during the autumn. 
Celery. — Celery for winter use may now be planted off in rows; and if there is any danger or 
the plants running, taking up and re-planting them once or twice, checks tliat tendency. — 
Also, earth-up that which was planted in May and June. 
Cjtilijlowers. — Cauliflowers, planted now, come in from the end of September : and seed may 
be sown, for a late crop, to come in from November, if the weather permit. 
Leeks. — Leeks should now be transplanted in rich soil, si.x inches apart. 
Lettuces. — Lettuces sown this month, come into use from the end of September. 
Brorolies. — Brocolics of all sorts may still be planted off for winter; and more seed sown in the 
first week, for late spring use. 
Cabbage. — Cabbage seed for an early crop to rut in spring as Coleworts, should be sown about 
the first, and in the middle of the month, and will be fit to plant out by the tirst of Septem- 
ber, .Advantajje must be taken in dripping weather, still to continue planting-out Savoys 
and Cabbage. 
Spinach. — Sow Round Spinach about every fortnight i and in the course of the la.st week, sow 
Prickly, to stand for winter ; but the principal sowing must be reserved for next month. 
Kidney -Beans. — Kidney-Beans ought to be put in, about the 1st and 10th, for the last crops. 
Radishes. — Short-Top Radish should be sown every ten days; and Turnip-Rooted about two 
or three times in the course of the mouth. 
Mustard and Cress. — Mustard and Cress should be sown about once a month. 
Onions. — When Ouions are required for a regular supply, there may be a few sown about twice 
during the month. Onions should now be taken up, if ready. 
Cardoons. — If Cardoons were not planted-out last month, it should now be done without delay 
Peas — Peas for late crops, must be sown about the beginning or middle of the month; Charl- 
ton, Hotspur, or Frame, answer by far the best, at this time of the year, 
Jieans. — A lew Mazagan or Long-Pod Beans, may be put in about the 1st and 10th. 
Garlic and Sh'dlnts. — Garlic and Shallots, will in general, be ready to take up, which should 
be done in dry weather. 
Herbs. — Herbs will mostly be ready to cut for drying. Be careful to select fine weather for the 
purpose. .Slips of the various kinds may now be planted in shady situations. 
FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 
Carnations. — Carnations may now be layed; or cuttings taken off horizontally, cut close under 
a joint, and planted under a hand-glass or frame. 
Rose Trees. — This is the best season for budding Roses of any kind, except the China Rose and 
its varieties. 
Miynonelte. — Mignonette sown now, flowers from the end of September. 
Ranunculuses and Anemones. — Ranunculuses and Anemones now planted, will bloom from the 
middle of September. 
Violets. — This is the best time for increasing patches of Violets, as the shoots are now generally 
striking full of roots. 
Biennials. — Biennial Flower Seeds, as Sweet-Williams, &c. may still be sown ; such as were 
sown early, and are strong enough for planting out, should be done so, to have the plants 
bushy. 
Annuals. — Late sown Tender .\nnuals, now planted, will bloom early in September. Hardy 
Annuals, now sown come into bloom, from the end of September. 
Dahlias. — Dahlia cuttings taken off clo.<;e to the parent branches, inserted into .Mndy loam, and 
placed in a hot-bed frame, will readily strike, and form good strong roots, calculated to be 
kept firm tlirongli the following winter. When the cuttings have pushed, gradually inure 
them to tlje open air, and finally place them in a sheltered sunny situation. 
Rose- Acaeia.— The shoots of the Rose.Acacia, now shortened, will push anew, and produce 
abundance of bloom in autumn. 
G. Jewitt, Printer, Duflield, ne,ii- Derby. 
