JUNE. 
139 
OBITUARY. 
Mr. Dobson, sen., of Woodlands Nursery, 
Isle-worth, died on the 3rd ult., after a long 
and severe illness. Asa cultivator and raiser 
of Pelargoniums, Cinerarias, and other florists’ 
flowers, while gardener to the late E. Beck, 
Esq., and subsequently at his nursery at Isle- 
worth, Mr. Dohson’s skill, perseverance, and 
success, are well-known amongst horticul¬ 
turists ; and his productions, whether seedling 
novelties or specimens of culture, have always 
been of a highly creditable character. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS. 
STOVE AND ORCHID-HOUSE. 
The heat of the sun may now be expected 
to have great power, and should be provided 
against. To most Orchids shading is indis¬ 
pensable. Stove Plants, too, being natives of 
the tropics, where the period from sunrise to 
sunset is limited to lit,tie more than twelve 
hours, instead of extending as with us to six¬ 
teen or more, are benefited by some degree 
of shade, especially those of them which have 
naturally some transient relief from continued 
intensity of light, by overtopping vegetation. 
By means of judicious shading and syring¬ 
ing, a moist atmosphere will be maintained. 
Due attention should at the same time be 
given to apply sufficient moisture at the 
roots, but even in the growing season it is 
not advisable to have the soil constantly 
saturated. If the soil at the same time is in 
a proper condition as regards looseness, the 
roots will extract from it a richer moisture 
to form more substantial tissues, than when 
they are deluged with water. 
GREENHOUSE. 
For the inmates of this house the sun’s rays 
will now afford sufficient heat, and frequently 
their intensity will require to be mitigated by 
a slight shading. Earlier or later in the 
month, most of the hardwooded plants may 
be turned out of doors, or into pits and frames; 
among these, Heaths and Epacrises may be 
mentioned. These may be replaced by 
Fuchsias, Neriums, Crassulas, Pelargoniums, 
and various stove plants coming from con¬ 
siderable elevations within the tropics. Thus 
the greenhouse can still be kept amply fur¬ 
nished and gay. Let Camellias have plenty 
of air and light, in order to firm their wood, 
and induce the formation of blossom-buds. 
CONSERVATORY. 
Some large plants in pots or tubs, as Aca¬ 
cias, &c., may be set in a sheltered place out 
of doors if the weather permit. Camellias , 
likewise, that have finished their growth and 
have formed their blossom-buds, may be 
placed out in a shaded situation. The re¬ 
moval of a number of large specimens will 
make room for such plants coming into flower 
as will maintain a satisfactory display. Shade 
in hot weather, and give air both night and 
day. Attend to watering. 
PITS AND FRAMES. 
From these the Bedding plants will have 
been removed, and the space they have 
occupied will be at command for potted-off 
seedlings, and for striking cuttings. These 
structures are useful for forwarding flowering 
plants, or, on the contrary, for retarding to 
some extent where that is desirable. In short, 
a range of pits can be divided so as to form 
compartments more especially adapted for the 
particular requirements of various classes of 
plants. 
FORCING. 
Vines. —In the forward vinery where the 
fruit is ripe, the air must be kept dry. Stop 
the shoots, except the leaders, of later Vines, 
and tie them in. "Water with manure water, 
alternately with rain, water, and let it be 
nearly of the same temperature as the soil of 
the border. The temperature of the house by 
day should be 70° to 80°; at night, 65° to 70°. 
Muscats may have 10° higher. Give plenty of 
air, but syringe the foliage, and moisten the 
paths and surface of the border so as to main¬ 
tain a moist atmosphere in the house, with 
plenty of air, till the Grapes are colouring. 
Reduce laterals, but if well-coloured fruit are 
esteemed, meddle not with the fully expanded 
leaves on the bearing shoots; for in them, 
by sunlight acting directly or indirectly, the 
crude sap is transformed into all the desirable 
properties which the fruits possess. Pines .— 
Give abundance of heat and moisture. Sy¬ 
ringe the plants, walls, and paths towards 
6 p.m., and then shut up. Shift any plants 
that require more room, or are not thriving 
sufficiently well. Gather Peaches by laying 
hold so that the fruit shall be untouched in 
the hollow of the hand, whilst the padded 
ends of all the fingers and thumb surround 
the base; and thus with but slight pressure 
equally divided among these five soft tips, the 
fruit, though perfectly ripe, may be removed 
without the slightest bruise. No fruit- 
gatherer, though lined with silk velvet, is 
equal to this natural arrangement. Give 
plenty of air, and if the foliage can be inured 
gradually to bear the direct rays of the sun, 
the flavour of the fruit will be greatly en¬ 
hanced. Melons. —As the fruit begins to 
ripen give plenty of heat and air; of the 
latter there should be a moderate circulation 
both night and day, if the nights are not un¬ 
usually cold. Figs. —A great breadth of 
foliage should not be encouraged, nor are 
spongy luxuriant shoots desirable. The foli- 
