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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ June, 
in a very short time, they will form a Brussels-like carpet. Owing to the lateness 
of the season, Evergreens may be planted on right through this month, and if 
well watered after being planted, every one should become established. A dull 
day is the best to select for this purpose. Where large quantities have to be 
planted, this season is, of course, out of the question, unless one has an unlimited 
staff of men. I am only speaking of a few specimen plants that one wishes to 
guarantee to grow; in that case, this is as good a time at which to do it as any 
moment of the year. 
Conservatory: The later kinds of Azalea must have their flowers and seed- 
pods picked off, potted into larger pots if need be, and put in a cool, moist place, 
to maintain their growth. Moisten every part of the surface of this structure, 
whatever it may consist of ; and when creepers are planted, and the bulk of their 
roots are in the inside, a heavy watering must be given them every fortnight or 
so; a sprinkling of any of the portable manures previous to putting on the water 
will be rather an advantage than otherwise. Water overhead with a hose once a week 
all those that are out of flower. Allow most of the creepers to run and hang 
loosely from the roof, extending the extremities to those parts where there are space 
and light. Have no mercy on aphis, or insects in any shape, fumigating judiciously 
for the aphis, and dosing and repeating the operation on damp days, when there 
is no wind. A good time to do it is at eventide, and then another slight dose in 
the morning will effectually destroy any of the green-fly insects. 
Greenhouse : Sow seeds of all choice Primulas^ and those that may have been 
sown earlier should be pricked out in small pots. CyclamensAoo^ and Cinerarias 
should be sown. Fill pans of soil to half their depth, water the soil well, then sow 
the seed, and cover slightly with a handful of very fine soil. Then put a piece 
of glass or paper over it, and place the pan in a close frame. It will want no 
more water till the seed is up. Bring the pan gradually to the light, and 
prick out in due course. Turn over and mix with cow-dung, loamy soil, 
and if to hand, a few barrowfuls of burnt or charred ^ wood, wood-ashes, also 
river-sand. This should be turned over and over again in dry sunny weather, so 
as to get well seasoned, and will then be found useful for potting by-and-by. Put 
in cuttings of any of the early-flowering Pelargoniums when procurable. There 
are some that are very beautiful and useful, such as the old Alba multiflora. 
Captain Eaikes, Digby Grand, Bridal Bouquet, Fire King, Grandis, and Mrs. 
Lewis Lloyd ; these may be relied on as good and useful. Tea 7?oses planted out 
may be slightly pruned, and they will again flower in autumn. 
Stove: Dispense with fire-heat altogether, and husband sun-heat in the 
afternoon, damping thoroughly well every available surface. Heated pipes are 
both hurtful and wasteful after this season to most vegetation, in the plant way 
at least, with few exceptions.—H. Knight, Floors Castle. 
FRUITS. 
Vines : Lose no time in bringing the thinning of late Grapes to a close, and 
give inside-borders a good soaking at least twice during the month with tepid 
liquid manure. Mulch the borders, if dry weather sets in, to keep the roots 
near the surface. Do not stop the laterals too close until the stoning process is 
completed. If the weather continues cold, artificial heat will still be necessary, 
but the fires must be stopped early on fine mornings. Encourage newly-planted 
Vines, by closing early with plenty of moisture. Ventilation this month requires 
careful attention, as sudden depressions of temperature and exposure to cold 
draughts are the most fertile causes of rust on young Grapes. Check scalding 
