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CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 
Azaleas. —Towards the end of the month those done growing may 
be placed out in a dry, airy place. Let plants not finished growing 
have plenty of air and light. Watch well for the appearance of thrips; 
fumigate immediately you perceive any. 
Camellias-. —When the bloom buds are formed, these may be set out 
of doors. As this is a proper time for shifting, any that require it 
should be fresh potted. In general they will not require any heavy 
watering at this time, but when the weather is hot and sunshiny they 
should be well syringed every afternoon. 
Carnations and Picotees. —Careful watering must be observed ; it 
will prolong the bloom. Protect the flowers from wet and hot sun. It 
promises to be an early as well as a good bloom this season. Pipings 
should be put in at once if this mode of increasing the stock is adopted; 
if not done thus early, layering will be a better plan. 
Conservatory and Show-house. —In order to give the permanent 
inmates of these every chance to complete and ripen their wood, no 
more plants should at present be placed in them than is necessary to 
make a nice display. A few good specimen plants in flowei’, arranged 
with taste, will be sufficient to render them interesting. Clerodendrons, 
Achimenes, and numbers of other things may now be removed to the 
conservatory. Water well all the plants in the borders, and syringe 
those not in flower. Ventilate freely. 
Cucumbers. —Syringe freely in the afternoon, and sprinkle well with 
water the beds and pathways, then shut up soon ; this will be a check 
against insects. Unless well guarded against, red spider soon becomes 
troublesome at this season. Thin well out all old growths, and encourage 
young shoots. Look well after young plants that are to succeed those 
in bearing at present. This is the best time to sow for winter bearing. 
Most people have their favourite sorts, but for this purpose Lord 
Kenyon’s Favourite is invaluable. 
Dahlias. —Watering, mulching, and keeping down insects will all 
help to make these grow luxuriantly. The first and great point*towards 
success is to grow a fine plant, after which the skill and judgment in 
thinning must be brought to bear; and nothing but close observation 
will accomplish this, as scarcely two varieties require precisely the same 
treatment. ^ 
Flower Garden. —Pay unceasing attention to tying and pegging 
down of the plants until they cover the ground, and then pay equal 
attention to keep them from becoming crowded or irregular. Ribbon 
borders require great attention to get them to one’s mind. All plants 
that require stakes should have them put to them in time. Roll the 
walks frequently, and maintain the highest possible state of keeping. 
Fruit (Jiardy). —Continue to lay in the shoots of Peach and Nectarine 
trees, but be careful that the foliage is exposed to the full influence of 
the sun and air. If the weather is very dry water trees not fully 
established. Pinch off all shoots not wanted on Apricot trees ; with the 
exception of caterpillars, these do not suffer much from any other insect. 
Greenhouse (hard-wooded). —Plants out of doors must be well 
