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in the autumn, they should now be potted and put into a good heat, 
where they should be syringed frequently, in order to excite them to 
grow. 
Carnations and Picotees. —Complete potting for bloom at once, if 
not already done. If the plants are at all long, secure them at once 
with small stakes. 
Cinerarias. —These will require shading in bright weather, and 
constant attention in regard to watering. Late plants will yet require 
another tying out of the branches, so as to allow the plants another 
opportunity of expanding without confusion, as well as to form hand¬ 
some plants. 
Conservatory and Show-house. —As many of the plants are now 
beginning to grow, air should be admitted freely when the state of the 
weather permits. Syringe all plants not in flower. Attend to the 
training of climbers. See that no dust or filth of any kind lodges on 
the leaves of Camellias, Orange trees, &c. ; the syringe will in general 
keep them clean, but when necessary they should be washed clean 
with a sponge. Many kinds of greenhouse plants—such as Les- 
chenaultias, Pulteneeas, Boronias, Hoveas, &c., will now be in a fit state 
to decorate the conservatory and show-house ; they should be placed in 
the most airy part. Towards the end of the month Chinese Azaleas 
will also be coming into flower. Cinerarias will now be in all their 
beauty; they are very useful objects for decoration at this season. 
Have a liberal sprinkling of Roses, Bulbs, Mignonette, and Violets. 
Keep a sharp look-out for insects. Keep every plant, pot, and place as 
clean as possible. See that nothing suffers from want of water, and in 
windy weather give air by the top lights; when mild, admit front air. 
Cucumbers. —These will now require constant attention in thinning 
the shoots ; they should never be allowed to grow crowded, nor should 
one leaf be shaded by another. Plants that have been bearing some 
time will be benefited by having two or three inches of fresh soil placed 
over the surface. Maintain a moist growing atmosphere. Keep up a 
temperature of about from 65° to 70° by night, and of about 80° to 
85° by day. Attend regularly to watering and giving air. Keep a 
sharp look-out for insects, particularly red spider. See last month’s 
directions. 
Dahlias —Such cuttings as are struck should be potted into small 
60-pots, and be grown on for a time in a gentle heat, after which 
harden them gradually, but give them sufficient pot room to keep them 
growing, the earliest struck cuttings being liable to become pot-bound 
and stunted. Continue to put in cuttings. Now is also a good time 
for sowing seed in a brisk heat. Roots of common sorts, for border 
purposes, which are intended to be divided, may now be started in a 
gentle heat. 
Flower Garden. —Push forward alterations with all possible dispatch, 
so that the beds, &c., may be in proper order to receive the plants in 
due time. The gravel walks, the Grass, and the edgings will now 
require more attention. Look well to the stock of plants, so that there 
may be sufficient of everything at planting out time. Sow annuals. 
Forcing Ground. —Attend carefully to the Potato pits ; give them 
