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THE FLOEIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[May, 
and tlie majority of plants used for carpet-bedding delight in a light, rich soil, and 
stiff and formal as this style is, it is highly fashionable. Simplicity of arrange¬ 
ment is the most effective, while intricacy of design often results in a muddle. 
Edgings of Echeverias and other hardy subjects may be planted at once, and 
towards the middle of the month. Calceolarias^ Verbenas^ and others of the 
hardier plants, the state of the weather being the best index by which to rule 
these operations. Defer the planting-out of tender plants until June. Roses must 
have attention, so as to keep down the insects. Clip Box edgings. Plant out 
spring-struck Phloxes and other hardy perennials, and propagate for stock. 
In the Conservatory it will be desirable to prolong as much as possible the 
flowering period of such plants as are in bloom ; therefore a slight shading will be 
necessary during the heat of the day, securing meanwhile a healthy circulation of 
air, as the blossoms quickly fade in a close, humid atmosphere. Camellias and 
other plants, which are moisture-loving plants during their season of growth, are 
not unfrequently planted out in such structures. It will be necessary to syringe 
these freely early in the afternoon, so that the atmosphere may become somewhat 
dry before night, leaving on a chink of air at the highest point to prevent excess 
of condensation. Pillar and roof-climbers will require regular attention. 
In the Stove constant attention must be directed to the repotting of plants 
before they become pot-bound, and the potting-on of all cuttings that are rooted. 
Poinsettias should be propagated and kept growing in a brisk temperature, keeping 
such as are cut hard back for potting on, near to the glass. Achimenes^ Gloxinias^ 
&c., do best with an abundance of light, and should be kept near to the glass; 
whilst under-growth plants, especially such as delight in shade, must be screened 
from the sun. Staking, training, and stopping back quick-growing subjects 
must have prompt attention. 
Orchids should now be encouraged to make a vigorous growth, watering 
them freely, and maintaining a humid, moist atmosphere ; shade from direct sun, 
and ventilate freely. Ferns must also have an abundance of water at the root, 
with a moist atmosphere. Shift on seedlings and such as are pot-bound. 
Greenhouse plants, such as Epacrises^ Heaths^ &c., which are now in an active 
state, will require a liberal supply of water, with abundance of air, and must be 
guarded against overcrowding. Plants of Cytisus^ which have done flowering, should 
be cut back. Regulate the growth of Acacias^ by cutting back straggling shoots ; 
syringe freely, and encourage in a genial temperature. Azaleas that are starting 
into growth delight in a brisk, growing temperature. Lantanas^ Boiivardias. 
Salvia splendens^ and all soft-wooded plants will require frequent shifts, pinching 
back the shoots to promote well-furnished specimens. Calceolarias^ Cinerarias^ 
and Pelargoniums that are coming into flower should be encouraged with weak 
manure-water, shading in the day during bright weather. The finest sorts of 
Cinerarias^ when they have done blooming, should be fumigated, and planted out 
in light soil under a north wall to produce suckers. Fuchsias should be shifted, 
pinching back side-shoots upon young plants, and such as are required for late 
flowering. Chrysanthemums should be potted on, using turfy loam, with one- 
third rotten manure and sand, pinching back the shoots. Cinerarias^ Cochscombs^ 
Balsams^ and Primulas should be potted on, pricking off the small plants in pans. 
A good batch of Scarlet Pelargoniums should be potted on, and placed out-of-doors 
for autumn blooming. Tender bedding-out plants, such as the Coleus^ may still 
be propagated; and freely expose such as are established, preparatory to planting 
out.— George Westland, Witley Court. 
FRUITS. 
Pines: Give plenty of air on warm, quiet days, but do not create a draught 
