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saturated. The more tender things—such as Leschenaultias, Choro- 
zemas, Boronias, &e.—should be kept in the house. Shift into larger 
pots all plants that require it; many of the young plants that were 
potted early will now require a large shift. Avoid very large shift.s. 
Soft-wooded Plants. —These should not be stopped much after this, 
hut they will require attention in tying out of the shoots. Keep them 
clear of insects. Water freely, and give abundance of air. 
Hollyhocks. —Mulch these, after which give them a thorough good 
watering, and continue to give them a good soaking once or twice a 
week, according to the weather. 
Kitchen Garden. —The thinning of the rising crops, the destruction 
of weeds, the loosening of the soil between the rows, and copious 
waterings, are operations that should be carefully attended to during the 
month. * Plant out large breadths of Broccoli of sorts, Brussels Sprouts, 
Savoys, Borecole, &c. Plant early crops of Celery. Plant Leeks. 
Plant Cauliflowers and Lettuces for successional crops. Sow Peas for 
late crops, and earth up and stake advancing crops. Sow French 
Beans. Sow Turnips ; also Lettuces, Radishes, Endive, and Spinach, 
for successional crops. Sow Cabbages. Fill up all vacancies in growing 
crops by transplanting and well watering at the time of planting. 
Earth up late crops of Potatoes. 
Pansies. —Propagate these as often as fresh young cuttings can be 
obtained. They strike best under small glasses on a shady border. 
Peach-forcing .—See directions in previous Calendars. As soon as 
all the fruit is gathered from the early house give the trees a good 
syringing, to clear them of insects and filth. The great point now to 
be attended to is the ripening of the wood. Keep a moist atmosphere 
in houses where the fruit is swelling ; water inside borders freely. 
Give air abundantly in the forenoon, and close up early in the afternoons, 
syringing the trees at the same time, and well wetting the borders, 
flowers, &c. 
Pelargoniums. —Very little to do but to attend to and prolong the 
the bloom. Selecting seedlings is an important thing to attend to just 
now; this cannot well be done in the absence of the finest varieties 
already out. It is of little use selecting flowers for another season’s 
growth unless quite dissimilar. 
Roses. —Where fine blooms are looked for, the long continuance of 
dry weather makes it absolutely necessary, where mulching has been 
neglected, that no further time should be lost ; the maggots, too, 
improving by the occasion, are making sad havoc, where not closely 
looked after. Keep down aphides by syringing, which will also be of 
much benefit to the plants. In pots, those done blooming should be 
plunged in a sheltered spot and have a top dressing of strong solid 
manure. 
Strawberry-forcing. —Those who wish for good plants for very early 
forcing next year should lay in small pots the first runners that can be 
had. The Black Prince is a good sort for very early work; but for 
general forcing Keens’ Seedling is the best yet. 
Vinery. —Keep the houses where the fruit is ripe as dry and cool as 
possible. See previous directions respecting successional house. Late 
Vines should have a little fire-heat whilst in bloom. 
