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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
f June, 
temperature, and thus helps to bring the noble family of Palms within reach of 
many growers, who have not conveniences for preserving the more highly decora¬ 
tive Palms of the tropics.—T. M. 
GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE. 
HE past spring, though occasionally cold and frosty at nights, has, on the 
whole, been a favourable one; and at present, with some exceptions, there 
is every prospect, if we have fine summer weather, of an abundant and 
fruitful season. 
Most of the principal crops of Vegetables having been sown, the chief work 
now to be attended to will be to thin them in time, and to keep frequently 
stirring the soil among them, to promote strong and healthy growth. Seeds of 
most kinds have been good this season, and have come up well. If not already 
done, as directed last month, lose no time to get out large breadths of Brussels 
Sprouts , Savoys , Borecole , and Broccoli. Plant large breadths of Cauliflowers at 
the beginning, at the middle, and again at the end of the month ; these will 
come in for the autumn supply. If the weather be dry, all newly-planted 
vegetables should be kept well watered—not merely surface-watered, which does 
very little good. Sow a bed of Endive at the beginning, and again towards 
the end of the month ; also a large breadth of Turnips; Peas at the beginning, 
and again about the middle of the month, the late sowing being of early 
varieties ; also Broad Beans , Scarlet Runners , and Dwarf Kidney Beans for late 
crops. Sow Spinach twice during the month, and Lettuce of sorts ; also Radishes 
in cool situations. Plant Tomatos against walls and fences, and nail them care¬ 
fully up, stopping the stronger shoots. If not already done, earth-up late 
Potcitos. Attend to the earthing-up and rodding of Peas , when fit. Plant out 
a good breadth of Celery, and prick out the late sowings for late crops. As new 
Potatos , Peas , Cauliflowers , &c., are now in season, Asparagus-cutting should 
cease, and the beds should have a good dressing of salt. 
The instructions given last month for Pines are applicable during this. 
Vineries in all stages should now have abundance of air during the day ; also a 
little at night, and moderate fires should be kept up. When the fruit is cut, pay 
some attention to the foliage, and endeavour to keep it healthy as long as possible ; 
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well-drained borders should be copiously watered in dry weather ; thin the berries 
in late houses as soon as possible after they are set; keep the laterals well 
stopped, and do not allow the foliage to become crowded. Proportion the quan¬ 
tity of fruit left to ripen, to the state of the vines, and the space they occupy. 
Give abundance of air to Peach houses, and use the syringe freely in fine weather 
on all trees except those on which the fruit is ripening; attend to the tying-in of 
the shoots, and do not retain a single one more than will be required for bearing 
next season; the borders should be copiously watered when they require moist¬ 
ure. Give Figs abundance of air and water, and use preventive measure against 
