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shoots to grow, so that the foliage will remain in a healthy state for Some 
time to come, during which time the Vines will be gaining strength for 
the following season. Kitchen Garden. —Continue to plant out succes¬ 
sion crops of Celery, and give them good soakings of water in dry 
weather. Earth up the early crop. Plant out Lettuce and Endive, 
and sow again for succession. As soon as any ground is clear of early 
Peas, Potatoes, &c., the winter crops of Greens, Broccoli, Brussels 
Sprouts, and Savoy should be got in without delay ; also plant out 
Cauliflowers, and make a sowing of Walcheren and Cape Broccoli for 
the late autumn crop; this must be done early in the month. Earth 
up and stick Peas and make the last sowing about the middle of the 
month ; choose a moist piece of ground, with full exposure to air and 
light. Sow Black Negro or Mohawk Beans. 
PLANTS FOR EXHIBITION. 
Cinerarias. —If last month’s instructions were attended to, they 
will now be throwing up suckers, which, when about an inch long, 
should be taken off and prepared by removing the bottom leaves, so as 
to prevent the base of the cuttings suffering from damp and mildew. 
Place these round the edges of pots, or, if more convenient, in pans well 
drained in an admixture of loam and silver sand; a cold frame or pit 
in a northern situation is the most desirable place. Pot off as soon as 
rooted, sprinkle frequently, and shade daily in bright weather; keep 
them moving by shifting frequently. Pelargoniums. —These will 
still be in fine bloom; but as they go out of flower, dry them well 
before cutting down. Also well fumigate, and thoroughly clean them 
of green-fly before putting the cuttings in. Clear away all old petals 
from such as are seeding, to keep off damp; any refuse will cause the 
stalks to damp, and good seeds may be lost. Some cuttings should 
be put in, to ensure some early bloom next spring. 
WORK FOR SMALL GARDENS IN JULY. 
Auriculas. —Keep clear both of weeds and green-fly, and be sure 
that they are shaded from sun and heavy rains; greenfly multiplies 
very fast, and should be brushed off with a camel’s-hair pencil. . Have 
the compost ready prepared for potting by the end of the month; I 
shall try mine a little richer this year, one-half rotted dung, the other 
half loam and leaf-mould. Carnations and Picotees. —These will now 
be blooming, and will require carding, tying, &c.; the bloom this year 
will I fear be a defective one, as the layers were so very late in rooting 
last season. Pansies. —Make cuttings as they can be taken off; the 
old plants in pots to be either plunged or planted out in a cool border, 
to encourage growth. Greenhouse. —Pelargoniums will be soon past 
their prime; let water be withheld and the plants well hardened oft’ 
before cutting down; do not spare the knife. Dahlias will require 
tying out, and cutting according to the character of the sort, some 
needing it more than others. General Work. —Weeding and hoeing 
and keeping the ground clean will give a good deal of work. Ver¬ 
benas must be kept pegged down, Asters staked and tied. Phloxes the 
same; Pinks must be piped. Carnations layered, and everything kept 
in (-rJer. D., Deal. 
