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Ferns and Palms will require shading from bright sunshine, and will require 
an abundance of water, both at the roots and atmospherically, for if this is not 
attended to, and they are allowed to become dry at the root only for a short time, 
the foliage quickly assumes a sickly hue, which is most objectionable.— Geo. 
Westland, Witley Court. 
FRUITS. 
Pines : Shift succession plants as soon as the pots are filled with roots ; in so 
doing, the old ball should not be reduced, but merely the drainage-crocks removed 
from the bottom. Pot suckers for succession. All plants intended for fruiting 
early next year should have their final shift at once, if not done at the end of 
last month. See that the heat in the tan-beds is not too strong, especially when 
the succession plants are in free growth, and rooting freely, for burning the tips 
of the young roots will, at this season, cause serious injury, from which they will 
not soon recover; air freely from the bade of the pit; water twice a week in hot 
weather; syringe the plants, and close early in the afternoon. For fruiting 
plants, see previous directions. 
Vines: As soon as the crop is cleared from any of the houses, the vines 
should be syringed, to keep the foliage in a healthy condition as long as possible ; 
also water the borders, if they are at all dry. Pipe Grapes require to be kept as 
cool as possible, by keeping the house well ventilated at all times. In the late 
houses, where the fruit is swelling, a moist growing heat is requisite ; air freely 
in hot weather, and make use of a little fire-heat, more especially to muscats, 
if chilly nights should occur; stop laterals down to the lower joint, tie in the 
shoots, and thin the berries and bunches if considered too thick. Keep down 
red-spider by using the syringe freely in all vineries, with the exception of those 
where the fruit is colouring or ripe. Push on Pot Vines that are intended for 
fruiting next season ; cut off all lateral shoots close to the main-rod as the wood 
ripens, and stop the canes as soon as they have attained the desired length; use 
liquid manure often, as w T ell as to those in fruit, up to the time of ripening. 
Peaches and Nectarines: When the crop is cleared from the early-house, go 
over the trees, and cut away all shoots that can be spared, selecting those that 
are required for fruiting next season ; give the trees a good washing with the 
engine, and if weakly from over-cropping or other causes, a good soaking of liquid 
manure should be given. On the other hand, if the trees are making vigorous 
growth, no water at all should be put on the border until their growth is finished. 
Give air night and day ; the sashes may be removed altogether by the end of the 
month. In the succession-houses where the fruit is approaching maturity, it 
should be freely exposed to the sun, by turning aside the leaves, and keeping the 
shoots thin and tied in. Syringe them till they begin to ripen, after which stage, 
a warm dry airy atmosphere is best. 
Figs: The atmosphere should be dry and airy when the crop of Figs is 
ripening. As soon as the first crop lias been gathered, syringe the trees every 
day, and encourage the second crop, by giving the borders a thorough soaking, 
and by keeping a moist, warm temperature up to the time they begin to ripen. 
Strawberries in Pots: Towards the end of the month the first lot of plants 
for early forcing should be potted ; drain the pots well; use free loam, with a 
mixture of cow-manure, and place the pots in an exposed situation. La Grosse 
Sucree and Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury are about the best for early work. 
Melons : See previous directions. 
Hardy Fruit: In light dry soils Apricots will be the better for a good soaking 
of water previous to the ripening of the fruit; wash the trees well with the 
