^^72 HORTICULTURAL CALENDAR. 
probably be accounted for by the fine open weather of last winter not destroying either the eggs 
or larvae. Although many fruit trees have been partially stripped of their foliage by the larva: 
of moths, there are, upon the whole, as far as we have seen, good crops remaining. This is an 
important month to gardeners in sowing and planting several autumnal and winter crops, as 
well as those for next spring and summer, nou^^Qf which will allow of any delay. 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 
Peach and Nectarine Trees, should be again looked over, and all superfluous wood taken ofl' 
thetrffit win also require its fljial thinning as soon as the stmiingis over. See;p. 96, 481, and 3iS>. 
/*!<7S out of doors will now begin to ripen, for the general treatment, see p. 71, 95, 386. 
Currants and Gooseberries should be matted in dry weather to preserve tliem to a late time 
in the year. 
Strawberry beds in late situations now iu bearing, may be OQcasionally watered if the wea- 
ther proves dry. This is also a good time to make new beds, p. 95, and 329. Those in pots 
intended for forcing should be constantly stripped of their runners, page 395. 
Budding may yet be performed if the bark rises;\yell. 
Vines in Pots, p. 6, 185, 490, 536. On the rafters, in frames, or out of doors p. 73, 193, 309' 
337, and 339. 
Melons and Cucumbers ra.\sed from cuttings should be carefully looked after, and they will 
bear abundantly from the beginning of September. 
Pitie Stoves for the regulation of their beat p. 374. 
FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 
Cornofions will now be in full flower. All layers that have struck root shoidd be potted. See 
page 199 to 202. 
Erica Cuttings may still be put in, see p. 96, and 44-5. 
Mignonette should now be sown in pots to stand the winter in frames, See p. 96. 
Dahlias cuttings may still be put in. P 145, and 494. 
French and English Roses, may be budded still. P, 186, 245, and 249. 
Pink pippings may be yet put in with success, if sufficient are not propogated. 
Violets may still be propagated by parting the roots. 
Bud Lemon and Orange Stocks, if the bark will rise full. 
Ranunculuses and Anemonies out of flower should be taken up. P. 166; those planted la^t 
month will, if taken care of, flower by the middle of September. 
Rose Acacia. — The shoots may still be shortened early in the month, and they will push 
anew and produce abundance of flowers in autumn. 
Propagate Pelargoniums by cuttings. P. 102, and 517. 
Azaleas may yet be propagated by cuttings of the young wood. 
VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 
Celery planted out iu July will require earthing ; also plant out more for spring use, pagos 
96, 289, 290, and 433. 
Turnips sown in the first week come in October, also sow twice more in the month to suc- 
ceed them. 
Sow Radishes three times in the month. 
Sorv Lettuce the first and third weeks, to come in from October ; also plant out from the 
seedling beds such plants as are of sufficient size. 
Carrots sown by the middle of the month will be fit for table in the spring. 
Plant out Endive for a full crop, and sow more seeds to come into use early in the spring. 
Stratsburg Onions now sown will come into use from November. About the middle of th« 
inonth sow a crop of Welsh for winter use. 
Winter Spinach should be sown not later than the middle of the month. 
Cabbage seed sown the first week will come in, for coleworts in winter and spring. About 
the middle sow Battersea. &c. for planting out in the spring. Also finish planting Savoys, 
Brocoli &c. 
■Vauliflowers now planted out will be in use from October ; about the middle or latter end of 
the, mouth, sow niore seed to stand the winter in frames, , 
Shallots and Garlic should be taken up iu dry weather as soon as tli.- (..^s il(r'i\. 
Herbs fit for cutting must be gathered in fine weather:' ' ' -*^' 
H.^RDCASTLE & JONES, PHINTERS, l M L n ( ll-S TH K TT. SI! K FFI Er.D. 
