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GARDENING CALENDAR FOR APRIL. 
perfect specimen ; and this can only be at- 
tained by not allowing them to be in any 
manner checked; therefore, before the roots 
twine thickly around the soil within the pot, 
enlarge it, and when in a proper state no 
breaking of the ball is necessary ; indeed, in 
many cases, the crocks need not betaken away; 
all such subjects require watering, shading, 
and to be kept close for a few days. 
Soils of a richer nature will require to be 
added to the usual compost for annuals such 
as cockscombs, balsams, amaranths, egg plants; 
have all under cover and ready for use. 
Insects. — Make strenuous exertions to over- 
come the early attacks of insects on the young 
shoots, and even smoke or syringe with to- 
bacco water the house, to prevent, as well as 
destroy aphides, &c. To sulphur part of the 
pipes or flues will kill red spiders, &c. ; and 
keeping the atmosphere moist and of a sweet 
nature Avill counteract the probability of the 
plants ever becoming swarmed. 
Achimenes. — Attend strictly to having the 
foliage dry before the sun strikes upon them, 
as from inattention to this, the leaves get 
blotched. Many of them should now be shifted 
into the pots they are to flower in. 
Allamandas, Beaumontias, and the strong 
growing creepers, mu.-t be regularly gone 
over and tied, watered, and kept clean; cuttings 
will strike freely in heat. 
Alpinias, Hedychiums, and other reedy 
plants, must be grown on in a steady moist 
heat, if not planted out ; some will require a 
shift, and those whose pots are filled with 
roots may have liquid manure safely. 
Aphelandras, Justiclas, Muelliax, &c. — 
Several of the bare plants should again be 
topped, but this can be overdone, and weak 
shoots induced, which will bear imperfect 
flowers ; still in many cases it must be done ; 
cuttings will strike easily. 
Begonias. — All will now be in a state of 
activity ; this must be encouraged. Nearly 
all will do in a gentle bottom heat, and must 
be kept in a very moist and warm atmosphere ; 
after shifting they do not require watering at 
the roots for a few days. 
Burchellias. — If a stock is on hand, a few 
ghould be put into heat periodically ; they 
delight in moisture and a moderate warmth, 
and as they flower when quite young, they 
are worth propagating extensively, which, can 
be done now. 
Cacti. — The flowering plants must be 
brought in successionally. The young stock 
must be grown in a moderately moist and 
high temperature ; liquid manure can be given 
with benefit. Give air freely, otherwise they 
push weakly. Cuttings are the better for 
drying for a week or so before potting them. 
Cinnamomum (Cinnamon tree). — Put in 
a light and tolerably warm situation ; they do 
well in a loamy soil. 
Clerodendrons. — Pot off the seedlings and 
shift the old plants ; keep all moist and warm, 
and allow plenty of room ; a little bottom 
heat is desirable. 
Climbers. — Great taste is requisite to allow 
them to hang down gracefully, as well as to 
tie them around a trellis neatly ; do both, and 
thin out the weak and crowded shoots. 
Daturas. — Shift those struck from single 
eyes, and keep the whole growing in a rich soil 
and moist heat, and trained to one stem ; 
they are very subject to spider and aphides, 
but by repelling their first attacks, great 
power is attained over them. 
Erythrinas. — Put in heat periodically ; 
keep growing, and have them thinned, some to 
four stems, others to three or two, and some 
even to one ; they can be planted out next 
month, and will form magnificent objects. 
Euphorbias. — An ordinary share of moisture 
and richness of soil suits these ; keep them 
rather warm. Keep stopping and propagating 
from E. jacquinijlora ; a stock for winter is 
very valuable. 
Ferns. — Give a general overhaul if not 
done, and shift most of them into a soil of 
rough peat and loam, well drained with char- 
coal ; keep them moist, and shade a little in 
bright weather. Seed can be sown at any 
time under a hand-light or bell-glass ; no 
covering of soil is required. 
Gardenias. — Keep always in a moist and 
warm situation ; shade a little; study to make 
and keep them clean. 
Gesneras, Gloxinias, &c. — Plunge in a little 
bottom heat from dung, and give plenty of light. 
Thin the Gesneras to three or more of the 
strongest shoots; shift as may be necessary. 
Biippeastrums, Crimims,JP 'ancratiums, &c. 
— Encourage these to grow ; give a gentle 
bottom heat if possible, and keep them moist 
and warm. 
Jpomoeas. — Pot off the annuals, and again 
shift those sown early ; sow again, and plant 
out as many as there is room for. 
Ixoras. — Keep in a steady moist heat, and 
near the glass ; stir the soil about them, and 
keep clean ; a little bottom heat from dung is 
just what they like. 
Jasmines, Rondcletias, Brunfelsias, &c. — 
Rest when done flowering, by keeping them 
cool with little water ; assist forward those in 
a growing state, and stop and tie out the 
young and unformed plants. J. hirsvtum, and 
many others are worth having a stock of, and 
can be propagated now. 
Lantanas. — Harden off those to be planted 
out ; unless they are forward they will not have 
a great effect : prepare a bed with peat soil, 
and in a place where new colours are wanted. 
