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month, in a warm situation; these will probably be useful in Novem¬ 
ber. Water the late crops of Celery in dry weather, and continue to 
earth up those in a forward state. Sow Turnips in the.second week, 
and make a sowing of Early Dutch at the end of the month, for use in 
the spring ; also Early Horn Carrot directly—these should remain in 
the ground for winter use. Sow Tripoli Onion about the middle of the 
month, also prickly Spinach for the winter and spring supply. Sow 
American Cress, Chervil, and Parsley ; it is a good plan to sow some 
of the latter under trees, which will be a slight protection through the 
winter. 
PLANTS FOB, EXHIBITION. 
Cinerarias. —We will suppose that last month’s instructions were 
carried out, and that cuttings are now ready, which should be carefully 
taken off and inserted round the edges of pots, well drained with pots¬ 
herds or other loose matter, in a loose compost of light turfy loam and 
silver sand, well amalgamated ; place in a shady situation, and as soon 
as rooted, which will be in a few days, pot off into small 60’s in a light 
rich compost. Sprinkle frequently, and if mildew appear, sulphur 
immediately, or the foliage will be disfigured and the growth of the 
plants weakened; shift frequently, to encourage growth. 
WORK FOR SMALL GARDENS IN AUGUST. 
Auriculas. —These should now undergo the important operation of 
re-potting. There are two formulas for the compost, either of which is 
good. No. 1, one-half cow-dung, one-fourth loam, and one-fourth 
leaf-mould, with a little silver sand : No. 2, one-third each of cow- 
dung, loam, and mould, with the sand. The former is Mr. Lightbody’s, 
I believe, and no plants can be finer than his. Everything used must 
be well decayed. Then, again, some shake out all the old stuff, others 
do not; some use large pots, others small; let experience decide the 
matter. By all means try experiments, when you have a good stock, 
but not before. Carnations and Picolees. —Layering must be finished 
as soon as possible. Never layer a run flower under any pretence—the 
best plan is to take it out at once and prevent mistakes. Pansies .— 
This is the best season of the year to make cuttings for growing in potS. 
Put them in under a hand-glass in a cool border, taking care of slugs 
and worms, which very soon throw the cuttings out of place ; tb y 
must not be kept too close. Pinks. —Towards the end of the month 
these should be planted out in store beds, so as to make growth before 
October. Pelo^rgoniums. —As soon as they have pushed about an inch, 
they should be watered, and then shifted into smaller pots to make 
growth, and stood in a cool place, but not exposed to too heavy rain. 
Bedding-stuff. —Cuttings should be made of scarlet and variegated 
Geraniums, so as to get strong plants. It is of no use troubling one’s 
self with such a host of varieties. The Floral Committee’s report will 
perhaps determine as to which are the best, but growers should decide 
for themselves, as soil and situation make a wonderful difference. 
General Work. —See to staking Asters, Hollyhocks, &c., and mark 
anything to be specially kept. Sow Mignonette now for winte 
flowering, in pots, and keep all neat and tidy. 
Deal. 
D. 
