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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ June, 
set double corolla, and for the brilliancy of the bold short sepals, which arc broad 
and reflexed in the most graceful of curves. It is said to be quite equal to the 
best of the dark-coloured doubles in habit and style of growth, and is no doubt a 
wonderful advance on all of its class that have preceded it. The plant is described 
as resembling, in every way except in colour, Henderson’s Avalanche, which is 
regarded as one of the best Fuchsias in cultivation. It was raised by Mr. Swaffield, 
of Bournemouth. 
Fuchsia Swanky Gem is one of the novelties raised by E. Banks, Esq., wh.ose 
name is as a household word amongst the growers of Fuchsias. In this variety the 
tube and sepals are of a coral-scarlet, the latter being prettily reflexed, while its 
frilled or wavy corolla is of a beautiful rose-colour. 44 It very rarely occurs,” re¬ 
marks Mr. Oannell, 44 that we get any really different shape in the Fuchsia that 
can be said to be attractive, but in this instance the engraving conveys but a very 
inadequate idea of the beauty of this variety, which must be seen to be appre¬ 
ciated. Depend upon it, this strange shape of flower, and its freedom of blooming 
and splendid habit, will ultimately make it a general favourite.”—T. Moore. 
GARDEN WORK FOR JUNE. 
FLOWERS. 
@ HE great majority of sub-tropical plants may now be planted out, provided 
they have been well hardened off. It will be found of the greatest ad- 
vantage in encouraging healthful growth to have the soil frequently 
k<j stirred amongst the plants, so as to keep the surface loose, which will 
prevent evaporation. Moreover, mulching the surface with light, porous sub¬ 
stances cannot be too strongly recommended, since it promotes most fully that 
equable state of moisture which is so congenial to plants, and so conducive to 
healthy development during excessive droughts, with the least possible amount of 
labour in watering. Timely attention must be directed to the training of plants 
in general, for without they are guided into the desired forms when young, perfect 
outlines are more difficult of realisation afterwards. Keep Dahlias securely tied 
to their stakes, mulching around the roots of these, as well as Hollyhocks , with 
rotten manure, and thinning out the shoots. Hollyhocks, if grown for exhibition, 
should have the flower-spikes thinned out to from three to one upon each plant, 
according to their strength. Thin out the flower-stems of Carnations , Pinks , 
and Phloxes , tying them neatly to stakes as they progress in growth. Give 
attention to the tliinning-out of Annuals. Sow seeds of Brompton and Queen 
Stocks; and make successional sowings of Mignonette , and of the choicest hardy 
annuals for autumn blooming amongst herbaceous plants. Pick off the seed-pods 
from Azaleas, Kalmias , and Rhododendrons , as the blooms decay. 
Roses should have strict attention in keeping under green-fly and caterpillars, 
and in removing weakly and deformed buds, which will greatly increase the 
vigour of such as are left. Encourage with liberal applications of strong manure, 
which will be most accelerating at this season. Hoe and otherwise keep in check 
weeds upon borders and walks, and keep lawns closely mown, with neatly clipped 
edgings, bearing in mind that without the high polish of perfect keeping there is 
always a something lacking, and the result does not yield satisfaction. 
Conservatory: Clerodendrons , Ackimenes , Gloxinias , Bougainvilleas , and other 
