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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ January, 
be done should be seen to early in the mornings, for if much humidity is shut 
up with blooming plants at night, the heavy state of the atmosphere will cause 
the flowers to be but of short duration. 
Stove: Towards the end of the month a batch for early flowering of Achi- 
menes , Gesneras , Calcidiunis , &c., may be started ; and such kinds of stove plants 
as are required for early blooming should be cut back and started, choosing for 
this purpose the most matured. Allamctndas should be cut freely back to the 
thoroughly ripened wood, the balls reduced, and then potted firmly, in sound 
healthy loam, moderately enriched with rotten manure and sand. A portion of 
the Stephanotises , Bougainvilleas , and Clerodendrons should also be pruned and 
started. Rest Aphelandras , Euphorbias , and other plants past flowering, and 
keep general stock quiet for the present, preparatory for a start next month. 
Tan and other fermenting materials should be prepared in readiness for renewing 
the bottom-heat beds. 
Forcing-house: Successional batches must be introduced from time to time, 
not forgetting such plants as Spirceas , Deutzias , Dielytras , Pceonias, Thorns , Boses , 
Kalmias, Double-flowered Peaches , &c. Keep Hyacinths and other bulbs near to 
the glass, to prevent their becoming drawn. 
Greenhouse: A few of the earliest rested plants of Fuchsias should be cut 
back, and started in heat; also give attention to young plants in a growing state, 
by promoting a genial temperature—stopping, tying, and watering must have 
prompt attention—keeping them near to the glass. Pelargoniums which have not 
yet been placed in their blooming-pots should be attended to without loss of time ; 
a few sonal varieties should be shifted on for early blooming; guard against over¬ 
shifting. As the majority of plants require a compound of peat and loam to grow 
them successfully, a good supply should now be stored, so as to be in a healthy 
state of moisture when required for potting. 
Bedding Plants: Do not excite these into growth too early in the season, as 
no gain is derived therefrom. Alternantheras , Coleuses , and such plants as are 
required in quantities, should be started in a brisk growing temperature towards 
the end of the month, to produce cuttings. Guard against exciting hardy stock 
into growth, by keeping them closely shut up for the present. Give free ventila¬ 
tion. Prepare materials at once for hot-beds ; stable-litter and leaves, well 
moistened and sweetened by turning, are the best to use for this purpose. There are 
several kinds of seeds which should now be sown in heat, so as to insure strong 
plants by planting-out time, such as Verbena venosa , Acacia lophantha , Chamce - 
pence, Cineraria acanthifolia , Echeveria metallica , TJhdea , Geranium canariensis, 
Melianthus major, Wigcmdias, Solanums , Centaureas, &c.— George Westland, 
Witley Court. 
FRUITS. 
Vines: With the advent of the new year we look for a little more life in the 
forcing department, since brighter weather and a longer duration of daylight may 
be expected. Still we yet have a little longer to contend against long nights and 
short days, and therefore it is well not to be in too much of a hurry in the 
forcing of Vines and other fruits. The night temperature of the early vinery 
should be kept steady at about 60° to 65° till the Vines come into bloom, when 
syringing must cease for a time and the temperature be raised 10° by night, while 
in the day during sunshine it may range from 80° to 85°. Give air at all times 
when the weather will permit; at other times, a little admitted through. the 
ventilators would be beneficial to keep up a circulation in the house. In the 
succession-house, the temperature should be raised to 55°, increasing by degrees 
as the Vines progress, Early Pot-vines should be assisted with liquid manure 
