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GARDENING CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER. 
Ipomceas. — Clear away the annual species 
as they decay, and prune the others as they 
require. 
Txoras. — Keep them cool, with merely 
enough water to prevent the roots from 
being dried up. 
Jasminums, Rondeletias, Bmnfelsias, &c. 
— Treat according to the various stages the 
plants may be in ; those in flower requiring 
an increased supply of moisture. 
Lantanas. — Bring them to a state of rest 
as they pass their prime ; and cut them in 
closely before they make new growth. 
Luculia gratissima. — Be careful in apply- 
ing water after the plant shows signs of 
decreased vitality. 
Lycopodiums. — Bring these nearer to the 
light, and in a less humid situation as the 
days draw in. 
JSIalvaceous Plants, as hibiscus, should be 
limited in the amount of moisture allowed ; 
and as soon as they have done flowering, care 
should be taken to rest them as much as pos- 
sible. 
JMci7iettias, and other tender climbers, should 
be gradually rested by shortening the supply 
of water and heat. 
3Iela stomas should be kept in a warm situa- 
tion ; and the amount of moisture supplied 
should be reduced. 
3Ielo-Cacti should be kept in a warm dry 
airy place, with no more water than to prevent 
their losing bulk. 
JSIusas. — Keep warm, but greatly reduce 
the supply of moisture. If in fruit great heat 
should be applied, gradually lessening the 
amount of water as it ripens. 
Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant). — Maintain a 
strong heat and damp atmosphere ; the latter 
can be done w r ith less water than previously. 
Nymplueas (Water Lilies). — Continue the 
resting process by shortening the supply of 
moisture about the roots, and by rising them 
partially or entirely above the surface of the 
water in which they have been growing. 
JPalms. — Reduce the temperature as the 
days shorten, but do not use so much water ; 
and have recourse to fire heat to expel damp, 
in case of long-continued wet weather. 
Tkuribergias. — Clear away the annual sorts 
as they fade ; cut in the branches of the others, 
and shorten the supply of water as they pass 
their prime. 
Vincas. — Encourage those advancing for 
autumn and winter blooming ; and forward 
others for succession. 
THE ORCHID HOUSE. 
Temperature. — The warm house for the 
Indian species, 80 degrees by day, 70 degrees 
by night ; the cool or Mexican house 70 
degrees by day, 60 degrees by night, with a 
gradual diminution as the season draws in. 
Take to fires betimes, to meet the decreasing 
temperature, but apply artificial heat \trj 
gradually, and carefully guard against any 
excess during the night. 
Ventilation. — Admit air very cautiously 
and in very small quantities, closing the 
house early in the afternoon : it is, however, 
desirable to admit some, if possible, daily. 
Watering. — Water very cautiously, and be 
careful that none lodges at the base of the 
"young leaves, as in many species the plants 
are apt to rot under such circumstances. 
Syringe very little, except where plants are 
growing ; and be cautious even then. Never 
use any other than tepid water. 
Insects. — Look narrowly after slugs, snails, 
and woodlice ; as the weather becomes colder, 
they are very apt to take to such good quar- 
ters as this house affords, and do a great deal 
of injury in a short time. 
Potting. — Continue to shift any plants en- 
tirely at rest, where it may be necessary to do 
it : but except for the really terrestrial species, 
little else seems necessary than a plain block 
of wood, or very slight basket. 
Shading may be taken off entirely, choosing 
a dry day for removing it, so that the ma- 
terial may be stored away in a properly dried 
state until again wanted. 
Soils. — Collect whatever may be thought 
necessary as opportunities occur. It should 
always be moderately dry and slightly warmed 
when used. 
Imported Plants. — Any not yet in a grow- 
ing state should be kept rather cool, especially 
those from the interior of Mexico. It will be 
better to keep such as are fresh and plump 
until the spring, than to start them at this 
time, when they would have to bear up 
through the whole winter : dryness and cool- 
ness are the conditions for maintaining them 
in a resting state. 
Aerides, Saccolabium, and Vanda. — If not 
already resting, try to get these into that state 
as early as possible, and then keep them rather 
dry and cool. 
Cymbidiums. — Any that are coming into 
flower should be removed to the conservatory, 
where they will last a long time. 
Cattleyas. — Assist these to perfect their 
growth, and afterwards remove them to the 
coolest house, and keep them dry. 
Dendrobiums. — Persevere with those in a 
dry state until they show bloom, when they 
should receive a little more moisture. 
Oncidinms. — Such as are growing should 
be kept steadily on, but do not syringe them 
much in dull weather. 
Stanhopeas. — Those which have finished 
their growth should be removed to a cooler 
situation. Supply the growing plants freely 
with heat and moisture. 
