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THE FLORIST. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE MONTH. 
Auriculas have a more unhealthy appearance this month than at 
any other period of the year. Continue the protection and shad¬ 
ing, as given in last number. Cleanliness is an important part of 
the management. Free the plants from weeds and decayed foli¬ 
age, slightly move the surface of the soil in the pots as often as you 
find it closed, and destroy the green fly at every opportunity, for 
the effect of their injuries at this time will be conspicuous through 
the autumn when the foliage is expanded. These plants make but 
little growth in July, and consequently require less water, but 
must not be suffered to dry up; keep the soil moderately moist 
till towards the latter end, when they again begin to move, and 
a more liberal supply may be given. Some of the young and 
vigorous grown plants, potted in May, will require shifting into 
larger-sized pots; prepare compost for this purpose, and also for 
the whole stock—if not done at the proper time, it must be at¬ 
tended to at the beginning of next month, and the compost should 
be in readiness. J. T. Neville. 
Calceolarias. —As soon as the flowers begin to lose their beauty, 
cut the whole of them off above a joint, say half-way up, and 
repot the plants into a larger size. Place them in a cold frame, 
where they will be protected from the heat of the sun; but be 
sure to expose them to the air and dews of the night. Protect 
from heavy rain if wet weather ensue. As soon as the new shoots 
are of sufficient length, take them off, prick them out in open 
soil, and place them in gentle bottom heat, carefully shading 
them ; for exposure to the sun’s powerful rays would in a short 
time destroy the fruits of previous labour. When the cuttings 
are nicely rooted, shift them into single pots, unless they have 
been struck singly ; if so, shift them into a larger size. Destroy 
green fly immediately its presence is detected. 
Sudbury, Derbyshire. W. H. Holmes. 
Ericas. —I have nothing to add to the operations suggested in the 
May and June numbers. If acted upon, success will attend your 
labours. Watering and weeding are all that will be necessary 
to those plants that have been shifted, and settled in their sum¬ 
mer quarters. 
Epacrises, ditto. 
Fuchsias not forced are now beginning to shew flower. Ar¬ 
range the new growth, to assist the effect when in full bloom, 
by placing a stick here and there amongst the foliage as incon¬ 
spicuously as possible. If properly managed, two or three short 
stiff sticks will answer the purpose. This I effect by tying to 
the old spurs, which, by a slight deviation on this side or that, 
will effect the object sought. Care must be taken not to attempt 
