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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGHST. 
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Aubrietias, Arabia , and Daisies , &c. In tlie arrangements for summer decoration 
the endeavour should be made, by skilfully blending in pleasing harmony both 
foliage and flowering plants, to create as great a variety as possible. Absolute 
rules cannot be laid down as to their disposition. The modes of arrangement 
will, to a great extent, have to be governed in accordance with individual taste, 
and will always undergo periodical alterations subservient thereto. Be not 
induced by bright gleams of sunshine to plant out tender plants too early, as the 
weather is often treacherous towards the end of the month. Such subjects as 
Calceolarias do best planted out early, if previously hardened off ; after planting 
these, water freely to settle the soil about the roots, and mulch the surface with 
short manure, so as to retain moisture ; if they are allowed to become dry at 
the roots when planted out, they frequently succumb from this cause, for 
Calceolarias delight in a compact, moist medium. Attend to the watering of 
recently planted Shrubs and Trees, and finish the planting of Evergreens. In 
order to assist Rhododendrons, Kalmias , &c., grown in masses, to develop their 
blooms, they should have copious supplies of water. Plant out spring-struck 
Hollyhocks , Pentstemons , and Phloxes , &c., and sow seeds of Biennials. 
Conservatory: Permanent plants, such as Camellias , which are planted out 
will now be making rapid growth, and must be freely supplied with water ; syringe 
freely every afternoon, being careful that the atmosphere becomes somewhat 
dried before nightfall, as the blossoms will be of short duration if confined in a 
humid atmosphere. Creepers must be regularly trained and kept within reason¬ 
able bounds, or else the strong-growing kinds quickly become wild entanglements, 
to the detriment of such plants as are grown under them. Hydrangeas are 
useful plants for conservatory decoration when well grown, and such as are 
coming forward will be benefited with copious supplies of manure-water ; PI. 
Otaksa and H. paniculata grandijlora are most effective plants ; cuttings from 
the shoots that are not showing bloom should now be rooted. Give the necessary 
attention to shading and ventilation. 
Stoves: With increased heat we have increased root-absorption, and many 
stove-plants drink greedily, so that the supplies must be more copiously provided 
for them, by syringing during the afternoons and freely damping the path¬ 
ways. Many of the plants which were potted on early in the season will now 
require shifting, before they become pot-bound. Poinsettias should be propagated, 
being careful to keep young growing stock near to the glass, and freely supplied 
with air, to prevent drawing. Give timely attention to the training and stopping 
of all free-growing plants. 
Orchids: Many of the most charming of these will now be in bloom, and 
should have such attention as shading and placing them in a moderately cool 
atmosphere, in order to prolong the flowering period to the utmost. As they for 
the most part will now be growing freely, they must be liberally supplied with 
water at the roots, as well as provided with atmospheric humidity, ventilating 
freely at the top only, so as to avoid draught. 
Ferns: By shutting up early in the afternoon, but little fire-heat will now be 
required. Give attention to potting on as necessary. Such plants as are estab¬ 
lished must have an abundance of water; and all must be kept shaded from 
direct sun. 
Greenhouse Plants: Azaleas , as they go out of bloom, should have the flowers 
removed, repotting such as may require it; they delight in a warm, humid 
atmosphere whilst making growth. Fuchsias should have timely attention in 
staking, pinching back the side shoots upon growing plants so as to regulate the 
form, and encouraging with liberal applications of manure-water. All autumn- 
