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stove-plants may now be removed to these structures, where they will form most 
important objects for a length of time, if guarded against sudden checks. Fuchsias 
will now form prominent features in conservatory decoration, and from their 
profusion of bloom and graceful habits they are still unsurpassed for this purpose. 
Plants that are permanently planted out in these structures will now require 
liberal applications of manure-water, and strict attention in keeping under insect 
pests, which will become troublesome, particularly in the case of climbelrs. 
Greenhouse: Soft-wooded plants, which are intended for winter-flowering, 
should be forwarded with as little check as possible, shifting them on as they 
require it, guarding at all times against over-potting, as early and perfect matura¬ 
tion is the chief point to attain with these. Bouvardias do best vdien planted 
out in an airy frame during the summer months, with the lights removed as 
soon as they are established ; they grow then much stronger than they do con¬ 
fined in pots, and are less trouble ; timely attention must be given to the pincliing- 
back the gross shoots, so as to ensure compactness of habit. Hybrid Solanums , 
which are so useful for winter decoration, may now be planted out; also Salvia 
splendens , and the various Veronicas , which grow more freely when so treated, 
repotting them in autumn when they are set with bloom-buds. Attend to the 
potting of Cinerarias and Primulas , and shade from bright sun. Celosias , Cox¬ 
combs, and Balsams should have liberal treatment, and be kept near to the glass. 
Auriculas should now be repotted, using 5-in. or 6-in. pots, thoroughly 
drained, and potting in good mellow fibry loam, leaf-soil, and thoroughly rotten 
manure in about equal parts, with a free admixture of charcoal and sand, to 
ensure a healthy mechanical condition of the compost; place them after potting in 
a shady situation, and water moderately. 
Azaleas , as they go out of bloom, should have the seed-pods removed, and 
be examined and repotted should they require it. They must be encouraged to 
make fresh growth in a brisk, humid atmosphere. Such as were started early 
will be now in an advanced state of bud-formation, and should have freer venti¬ 
lation, guarding against sudden checks, which induce secondary growth. 
Stove: Autumn-struck cuttings of stove plants, such as Ixoras , Gardenias , 
Allamandas , Clerodendrons , Bougainvilleas , &c., should be shifted on before they 
become pot-bound. Gross-feeding plants, such as Caladiums , Hedychiums , 
Eucharis , Ac., that are growing in a brisk temperature should now have an abund¬ 
ance of water, with frequent applications of weak manure-water to free-growing 
subjects. Continue to propagate Poinsettias , Aphelandras , Ac., which are required 
in quantities, shifting them on as they become rooted. Begonias are most valuable 
decorative plants, which should have every encouragement. The tuberous-rooted 
kinds are very effective, and being so hardy, they thrive best in a moderately 
heated structure, with an abundance of ventilation. When kept in a close, 
muggy stove, they are very apt to rot off at the root. Regulate free-growing 
creepers, and keep under insect pests. —Geo. Westland, Witley Court. 
FRUITS. 
Peaches and Nectarines: Plenty of air should be admitted where the fruit is 
ripening, in order to give to it colour and flavour. After the crop is gathered, the 
trees should be gone over, and all useless shoots cut out, the borders being watered, 
and the trees exposed as much as possible. An increased temperature may be 
given where the fruit is swelling. Water the borders and use the syringe freely 
to keep red-spider in check. Late houses will require plenty of air and water. 
Pines: Avoid much shading, also strong bottom-heat. Shift the young 
stock as they may require it, and in so doing use free turfy loam, with a little 
