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THE FLORIST. 
the principal crop had better be deferred until next month. Sow the 
main crop of Brussels Sprouts, Savoy, and Borecole, if not done last 
month. Plant out Cabbage, and fill up vacancies in the autumn- 
planted ones. Plant Cauliflowers and Lettuces on warm borders, out of 
frames. Plant Jerusalem and Globe Artichokes, also Rhubarb, Sea- 
kale, Asparagus, and Horse-radish. All the early crop of Potatoes 
should be got in as soon as possible. Protect carefully in frosty weather. 
Pay attention to order and neatness in all your operations. 
Melons. —Plant out the early plants on a good bottom ; the soil 
should be of a good loamy nature. Sow seed of the choicest kinds. 
Pansies. —Secure any of the long branches by pegging them down, 
and remove all dead foliage. 
Peach-forcing. —See directions in last month’s Calendar. 
Pelargoniums. —The May plants will have been finally tied out, 
and will now assume their proper shape for the exhibitions. Encourage' 
their growth with weak liquid manure, and keep the house comfortably 
warm, giving plenty of air at the same time. June and July plants will 
still have much growth to make, and will require close attention and 
care. For small plants—those for the home stage only—the same 
treatment will be required as regards temperature, watering, and 
general management, but the plants may stand nearer to each other 
than those intended for exhibitions, with but very little tying. All must, 
however, be carefully fumigated if green-fly appear. 
Pinery. —Plants that are swelling their fruit, and those that are 
“ showing,” will require liberal supplies of water. Except whilst in 
bloom (when it should be kept rather dry), the atmosphere after this 
time can scarcely be kept too moist. Maintain a good bottom heat. 
Pinks. —If not already done, give the surface of the beds a good 
stirring, allowing it to dry and sweeten afterwards. This being done, 
top dress with rotten manure and rich soil mixed in equal parts. 
Pleasure Ground. —All newly planted trees should be well secured 
against strong winds, which do them serious injury if they are not pro¬ 
tected. Roll lawns frequently when the ground is not frozen ; this 
makes it much better to mow, either with the scythe or machine. 
Sweep and roll walks. 
Roses. —All the summer and strong-growing Perpetuals should now 
be pruned without delay, but the more delicate varieties it is advisable 
to leave for the present—say till about the end of the month—for fear 
frost may yet nip the terminal bud and compel a second going over. 
In pots, where showing bloom, liberal doses of liquid manure will be 
very beneficial. Green-fly and maggots are of course well looked after. 
Stove. —With the increase of solar heat and light the temperature of 
this house should be 60° at night and 70° by day, fire-heat, and be 
allowed to increase 12° or 14° hj sun heat. As the plants advance in 
growth they will require more watering. Keep up a moist growing 
atmosphere. Give air freely in fine weather. Pot such plants as may 
require it. Ixoras, Allamandas, and similar plants will now demand 
attention. Start Gloriosas, Gloxinias, Achimenes, and Gesneras. 
Tulips. —From this time care must be taken to protect in bad 
weather; either frost, snow, or wet in excess will be equally injurious. 
