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favourite flowers. JIany of the fine double varieties now cultivated are the result of his per¬ 
severance. In 1869 Mr. Salter, already in failing health, retired from business. An attack 
of paralysis in February, 1873, greatly enfeebled him, and a second stroke in May, 1874, 
proved fatal. Thus peacefully passed away one of the kindest and most amiable of men ; and 
one of the most renowned of our old florists. 
-IMe. George Glenny, of floricultural fame, died on May 17 at Gipsy 
Hill, Norwood, aged 81, after a week’s illness. From his earliest years he was 
a great lover and a good cultivator of flowers, and he soon gave up business, and 
devoted himself to literature and floriculture, amongst which he passed a most active life. 
He was the founder of the original garden newspaper, the Gardener's Gazette, which for 
several years he conducted. He was one of the founders, in 1832, of the Metropolitan Society 
of Florists and Amateurs, a society to which is to be attributed much of the advance which 
has been made in the improvement of flowers during the last forty years; he was also ono of 
the founders (Mr. John Keynes, of Salisbury, being another), in 1839, of the Gardeners’ 
Royal Benevolent Institution. Though a voluminous writer in various periodicals, it was on 
the authorship of the Properties of Flowers and Plants that he most prided himself. Mr. 
Glenny, who was also the author of various small popular works, was an original and 
powerful, but too often acrimonious, writer. During the last few years of his life his literary 
work has been chiefly confined to the preparation of his Almanac, and his contribution to 
Lloyd's Newspaper, 
GAEDEN WOEK FOE JUNE. 
FLOWERS. 
to the time at which I write (May 12), the severity of the weather con- 
■) tijiues. This has told perceptibly upon vegetation, which being in such 
an advanced state, now presents a seared and weather-beaten aspect. With- 
6^ out an immediate change in the weather, the planting-out of half-hardy 
^ plants must be delayed. The ground must be frequently forked up in the 
beds for the reception of subtropical and other tender plants, which may be 
planted out towards the middle of the month. As regards the disposition of 
these plants in the flower garden, much will depend upon the shelter they re¬ 
ceive ; this should always be borne in mind, and such subjects as are somewhat 
hardy and resist wind should be put in the most exposed positions. In planting 
Alternantheras, more particularly the highly-coloured A. amcenafii is necessary to 
have a prepared free soil, and to plant sufficiently thick to secure immediate 
effect. Coleus Verschaffeltii splenclens also requires to be planted thickly, as it 
grows but sparingly out-of-doors, but it is a most charming variety. After plant¬ 
ing, water freely to settle the soil, and when somewhat dry, stir the surface and 
mulch with partially decayed dung and leaf-soil, which will save much labour in 
watering. This mulching may be extended to various subjects, such as Calceo¬ 
larias,, Variegated Pelargoniums, &c., with beneficial results. Unremitting atten¬ 
tion must be given to the training of climbers, and the pegging-down and pinch- 
ing-back of such plants as may require it; also to the timely staking of all kinds 
of border plants requiring support. Take up the roots of Anemones and Ranun¬ 
culuses as soon as the leaves die down, and dry and store them. 
Eecently planted trees and shrubs must have attention in watering, 
mulching the surface over the roots. Roses are at this season liable to become 
infested with green-fly, which must be kept under by means of the syringe ; 
assist them with good soakings of manure-water, which will vastly improve both 
growth and bloom. Pick off the seed-pods from Azaleas, Kalmias, and Rhodo¬ 
dendrons as the blooms decay. Make successional sowings of Mignonette, Sweet 
Peas, and other choice Annuals for autumn flowering, freely thinning-out such as 
may require it, as Annuals are most generally spoiled by being crowded. Sow 
seeds of Brompton and (.lueen Stocks, which are worthy of a more extended 
