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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ July, 
garden engine. Now make the final thinning of Peaches and Nectarines , also of 
the finer varieties of Plums and Pears. Attend to previous directions in regard 
to thinning and stopping the young shoots of all trained fruit-trees, and nail 
in the young growth of Peaches and all wall-trees at once ; keep the Peaches 
well syringed in the evening, after dry, hot days. Strawberries will require 
frequent waterings, if the weather be hot and dry ; tie up the heavy late kinds, 
and net the fruit to protect it from birds, which will also be beneficial, by afford¬ 
ing partial shade to the fruit; layer the runners intended for forcing in pots, as 
well as those that are required to form new plantations. Keep the hoe moving 
among all fruit-trees.— J. Powell, Frogmore. 
VEGETABLES. 
The earlier portion of the summer, up to the time we write, has been dry, 
and not of the most congenial character for the growth of crisp and succulent 
vegetables ; such, moreover, as must have afforded unmistakable evidence of the 
good effects of deep and efficient culture. We have seen upon indifferently cul¬ 
tivated ground, both Lettuces and Endives spring-sown, and not such as have been 
transplanted, bolting freely during the first week in June, than which no better 
illustration need be of the loss which accrues from indifferently-prepared soils; 
at least three-fourths of the labour required to get soils into the best condition 
may have been expended on these ; how much gain, therefore, attaches itself to 
the expenditure of the small addition necessary to complete its preparation— 
even the saving of the whole crop. Moreover, in the same degree as such 
transient crops as those named above suffer, so must all others , even though 
they may not exhibit the mischief so readily and so unmistakably. 
No further delay must be permitted in regard to transplanting into their 
permanent quarters all kinds of Winter Greens , Broccoli , &c. ; the earlier these 
are planted out, the better will they establish themselves, and become vigorous, 
and able to yield an abundant produce at the proper season. Successional 
sowings of Endive (particularly Batavian), Lettuces (summer Cos types), Turnips , 
Spinach (round-seeded), Radishes , &c., must be made about twice during 
the month, and this at all times, if possible, during, or immediately following, 
showery weather ; but if no showers occur, then it will be necessary to keep the 
seed-beds thoroughly moistened until germination takes place. If the weather 
continues dry, many summer crops will be greatly injured by the fly, more especi¬ 
ally the black or turnip fly ; these must be watched for and kept at bay, by 
dusting lime or soot over the young plants, while the morning dew rests upon 
them, while the young seedling plants must be kept root-watered, to aid them in 
outgrowing these troublesome attacks. Celery and all other crops requiring such 
aids must be periodically watered, especially where an early supply of the former 
is required, as without this assistance it is not possible to succeed thoroughly. As 
a material aid to this and similar plants, surface mulchings cannot be held in too 
high esteem. Where spring Cabbages have succeeded well, it will be advantage¬ 
ous to cut away the major part of the large leaves remaining upon the stalks after 
the cabbages have been removed, and to retain the bed, and so insure an abundant 
supply of young sprouts. Make also a main sowing of Coleworts or Hardy Greens 
to u heart up,” and afford a useful supply towards the late autumn and early 
winter months, at which time a sowing now made will u come in ” very useful. 
Nail up Tomatos and well water them periodically ; do not commence stopping 
or pinching them back too early, as this not unfrequently tends to check growth, 
without in anywise enhancing the ulterior merits of the crops. 
