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THE FLORIST. 
Kitchen Garden. —Persevere as long as the weather continues 
favourable, in the destruction of weeds. Hoe and stir the ground well 
between growing crops. Attend to the proper thinning of the Spinach 
sown last month. Plant out a good breadth of Cabbage for spring use : 
the Sprotboro is one of the best sorts for this purpose, as it is rarely 
that one plant in a thousand runs. Earth up Celery when required to 
be done, and always do it when the soil and plants are dry. Tie up 
Endive and Lettuces to blanch. The general crop of Onions should now 
be got up, dried, and put away; they keep best when strapped and 
hung up in a cool dry airy situation. Take up the different sorts of 
Potatoes as they become fit. They are, up to the present time (Aug 20), 
comparatively free from disease ; we have seen a little disease 
among Hague Kidneys. Manure and dig or trench any ground that 
may become vacant;—attend regularly to all matters of routine. 
Melons. —These should have no more water than is absolutely 
necessary; they should have all the light and air possible. With 
constant and proper attention the finest of fruit may be obtained. 
Orchard House. —As the ripening of the fruit and the maturation 
of the wood are now matters of the first importance, all the air 
possible should be given both night and day, only as little water as pos¬ 
sible should be given. Trees that are cleared of their fruit, should be 
carefully syringed in order to keep the foliage healthy as long as possible. 
Peach {^forcing). —Towards the end of the month the lights should 
be put on these houses. But all the air possible should be given night 
and day. 
Pinks. —See Paper in last month’s issue. 
Pelargoniums. —Pot off seedlings \vhen large enough ; also cuttings, 
when sufficiently rooted. At the commencement of the month, the old 
cut-down plants should be shaken out if it is not already done, and also 
have their roots pruned, and be re-potted in fresh soil. House all the 
plants towards the end of the month, keeping them warm. It is a 
common failing to keep them out of doors or in damp cold pits too long, 
thus laying a foundation for the spot. Endeavour to keep the plants 
warm and growing through the early part of the autumn, to insure 
good bloom. 
Pleasure Ground. —This is the best month in the year for trans¬ 
planting large Hollies and other evergreens ; therefore, where there are 
any to be transplanted it should be done without delay. 
Stove. —How seldom do we see Gloriosa superba grown as it 
ought to be. Ours are now in all their beauty. It only requires a 
good bottom and top heat, and it will grow as free as a Willow. What a 
grand thing a fine specimen of Allamanda cathartica is at this season. 
Persevere in all endeavours to keep down insects; water when 
necessary, and ventilate freely. 
Strawberry Plants for forcing. —Any potting not done last month 
should be finished without delay. See previous calendars. 
Tulips. —Prepare soil now for planting out these ; taking care to keep 
it in a dry state. Some pure sandy loam, if fibrous, will grow them 
without any addition, but a little leaf-mould may be added, if well 
decomposed. The soil for Tulips may be either too rich or too poor. 
