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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
the atmosphere for the young plants drier, in 
order to mature the late growths, before the 
short days. Camellias. —Towards the end of 
the month these should be taken in-doors and 
placed in a cool situation, where they can 
have plenty of air. 
FORCING. 
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. 'Peach. —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. Strawberry Plants 
■*or forcing. —Any potting not done last month 
should be finished without delay. See previous 
Calendars. Cucumbers. —Attend to plants in 
bearing; use every endeavour to keep down 
insects, and give them a little liquid manure 
occasionally to keep them in a vigorous state 
as long as possible. Plants for winter bearing 
should have abundance of air to get them 
strong and vigorous ; those who want plenty 
of Cucumbers at Christmas should now pay 
attention to the plants before the short days. 
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 Sprot- 
borough is one of the best sorts for this pur¬ 
pose, as it is rarely that one plant in a thou¬ 
sand runs. Earth up Celery when required 
to be done, and always do it when the soil 
and plants are dry. Tie up Endive and Lettuce 
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. Manure 
and dig or trench any ground that may be¬ 
come vacant. Attend regularly to all matters 
of routine. 
FRUIT GARDEN. 
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 possible should be given. 
Trees that are cleared of their fiuit, should be 
carefully syringed in order to keep the foliage 
healthy as long as possible. 
FLOWER GARDEN. 
Look often and carefully over every bed, 
and pick off all dead leaves and decayed 
flowers. Spare no pains to keep up the pre¬ 
sent beautiful appearance as long as possible ; 
roll the grass frequently, and mow as often as 
it is necessary. The different variegated¬ 
leaved plants, which have of late years been so 
extensively used in bedding, are great acqui¬ 
sitions ; when they have been properly managed 
they produced a highly pleasing and artistic 
effect. The different edgings will require 
considerable attention to keep them regular 
and neat. This is the time to take notes of 
such novelties as are real improvements on 
those plants of similar classes which we 
already possess. Lose not a day in getting 
in cuttings of all the different bedding plants. 
Cold Frames. —Have these in thorough order 
for the reception, on the first indications of 
cold weather, of all such things as require 
such protection. Cuttings of bedding plants 
will strike freely in them, if there is a little 
fermenting material put into them, just suffi¬ 
cient to cause a gentle bottom heat. 
florists’ flowers. 
Auriculas. — If the directions given last 
month have been carried out there will be 
but little else to do for some time, but to 
keep the plants clean and moderately moist. 
Carnations and Picotees. — Soon after the 
middle of the month, the layers first laid 
down may be taken off, and either potted at 
once in small pots for wintering, or planted 
out in well-prepared soil for a time, to in¬ 
crease their strength, and then be potted up 
at a later period. If the latter plan be adopted, 
it will be necessary to protect them from 
heavy rains or too much sun at first; but let 
them be grown as hardy as possible. Though 
more room is required, still it is best to grow 
them a plant in a pot, instead of in pairs, 
both for greater increase, as well as to produce 
larger blooms the succeeding year. Dahlias. 
—The bloom of this favourite flower will now 
be at its height. If the plants are not become 
fine and vigorous, it will now be too late to 
produce them; but the small lateral shoots 
may be removed to increase the size and beauty 
of the late blooms. Pay attention to seedlings 
—take notice of their peculiarities, also look to 
seed-saving, especially from constant kinds. 
Careful attention now will save a great deal 
of time and labour hereafter. Hollyhocks .— 
Seed may now be procured. Continue to 
propagate by cuttings in the ordinary way. 
Pelargoniums. —Pot off seedlings when 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 repotted 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. 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. 
