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that in colour they are not very dissimilar to 
those of N. filicaulis, though considerably 
larger. 
Standard Gooseberry Trees.— In the 
villiage of Duffield, near Derby, there are 
four remarkable standard Gooseberry trees. 
The stems are fixed to an iron rod, and the 
heads trained on a circle of wire, beneath 
which the berries hang as thick as Grapes, 
and ripen beautifully. The trees are really 
fine productions of art. The tallest (Crown 
Dob) is 10 feet high, and 3 feet 10 inches 
across; the next (Crown Dob) 7 feet high and 
3 feet across; the third (Victor) 5 feet high 
and 4 feet across; the fourth (Crown Dob) 
4 feet high and 3 feet across. 
Solanum galeatum. — This handsome 
purple-leaved species of Solanum has broad 
horizontally disposed foliage, of moderate 
dimensions only, and better adapted to 
resist high winds than that of S. robustum 
and some other species, and the vinous-purple 
tint of the under side of the leaf affords an 
agreeable contrast with the deep velvety 
green of the upper surface. It is one of the 
most beautiful of its family. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS. 
STOVE AND ORCHID-HOUSE. 
At this season aim rather to perfect the 
growths already made than to encourage new 
growths, which it is now too late to mature ; 
close up the houses early in the afternoon. 
Orchids still growing should not be checked 
till they have completed their growth, nor 
should they be stimulated to originate a new 
vegetation later than the diminishing light 
will be adequate to perfect; as light decreases 
gradually withdraw the shading. 
GREENHOUSE. 
Whilst the plants can for the most part be 
safely left out, the opportunity should be 
taken to thoroughly clean, whitewash, and 
paint the house, and put it in thorough re¬ 
pair. Plants out of doors should now be 
fully exposed to the sun’s rays to ripen the 
wood ; any that were not shifted in the spring 
may now be repotted, taking care that the 
balls are so thoroughly soaked, that water 
may pass uniformly throughout the whole 
soil. Cinerarias should have plenty of air 
night and morning, and sulphur must he ap¬ 
plied in case of mildew ; fumigate in case of 
aphides. Pelargoniums should be housed in 
good time; it is not well to leave them ex¬ 
posed too long to damp and cold. Towards 
the end of the month finally repot those in¬ 
tended for May exhibitions. Plants struck 
early should have their points pinched off, 
and they should make a good growth before 
the middle of January, so that they may 
have easier work in the spring. Japan Lilies 
should be shifted immediately they go to rest; 
rough peat, with sand, is suitable for them. 
CONSERVATORY. 
Climbers will require to be dressed where 
too rambling, taking care, however, not to 
cut away eligible portions that will produce 
late flowers, as in the case of Passifloras , 
Couibretums, Thunbergias , Mandevillas , &c. 
Plenty of air should be admitted to harden 
the wood of the permanent inmates, and these 
should also be well exposed to light. Heaths 
should be kept apart from herbaceous plants, 
the exhalations from which latter tend to 
load and vitiate the atmosphere more than is 
consistent with the delicate organisation of 
the former. See that any Chrysanthemums 
which may be introduced, are kept well 
watered at the roots. Large specimens of 
Salvia splendens should be put out of doors 
for a few weeks to invigorate them. 
FORCING. 
Pine Apples. —Plant suckers and crowns; 
keep them shaded in a warm, moist atmo¬ 
sphere till they begin to form roots, and then 
place them near the light. Fruits that are 
swelling should have a bottom heat of 84°, 
and a top heat of 75° at night, and of from 80° 
to 90° by day. Gradually reduce the supply 
of moisture as the fruit ripens. Succession 
plants may have manure water, the quantity 
being limited in dull weather; give a little 
air, if possible, in the morning, and shut up 
early in the afternoon. Vines. —The crop in 
the earliest vineries will be cut, and the 
Vines exposed to the influence of sun and 
air. Late Grapes should be kept dry with a 
free circulation of air; occasionally fires will 
be beneficial, and in the case of Muscats ab¬ 
solutely necessary to ripen them perfectly. 
Remove berries as soon as the least symptom 
of decay can be perceived on them. Not 
only should the air of the house be kept dry 
for late Grapes, but the border should be pro¬ 
tected from heavy rains, especially if the 
roots have been previously kept rather dry, 
for the spongioles will so rapidly absorb 
moisture on the first saturation of the soil, 
that the berries will be apt to burst in con¬ 
sequence, or to shank and decay. Melons. 
—Maintain a steady bottom heat, and keep 
the foliage moderately thin; but do not let 
it get too thick and then recklessly prune. 
"Water with great moderation. Cucumbers. 
—Give the beds a surfacing of rich soil, and 
at the same time some additional heat. Figs. 
—Supply water sufficient to prevent any 
want of circulation from diyness; the tem¬ 
perature should gradually advance as ripen¬ 
ing proceeds. Mushrooms. —Spawn will run 
freely in this month; it may be introduced 
when the heat of the beds is about 70°. 
