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GARDEN WORK FOR AUGUST. 
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Greenhouse: The majority of plants that made early growth should now be 
out of doors in a somewhat shady situation, and careful attention must be given 
to watering them. Succulents ripen their wood far better in a full exposure 
than under glass. The Crassulas , if well grown, are amongst the most effective of 
flowering plants; and if propagated now, they grow freely through the winter 
months, making good foundations. Amaryllises that have completed their growth 
should now be kept moderately dry at the root, and induced to ripen their foliage 
with abundance of light and air. Fuchsias require encouragement with liberal 
applications of manure-water. Cuttings should now be struck for winter growth. 
Pelargoniums should be cut down without delay to two or three eyes, the plants 
placed in a cold pit or frame, and watered moderately, abundance of air being 
given to induce them to break strongly. Cuttings of the best sorts may be taken 
at the same time. Plants that have been cut down early and are broken out an 
inch or so should have fresh soil, and be put into the smallest pots, which will 
contain the roots conveniently after their being reduced. They should be then 
placed in a frame, syringed twice daily, and shaded from bright sun until estab¬ 
lished, when air may be freely given. Camellias should now be grafted, and the 
single red propagated for stocks. Of Cinerarias the earliest batch should be shifted 
into a free open compost, in 6-in. or 7-in. pots, for flowering. They delight in a 
cool moist situation, shaded from the meridian sun, and in being kept free from 
insects. The lights may be removed during mild nights. 
Bedding Plants: Attention must now be turned to the propagation of these 
for next season, keeping in view premeditated alterations, so as to be sure of 
securing proper quantities. Pelargoniums will do best with full exposure to the 
glare of the sun. Mignonette should now be sown in pots to flower during winter. 
Ten-week and Intermediate Stocks should also be sown in pots to serve for spring 
decoration.— Geo. Westland, Witley Court. 
FRUITS. 
Pines: Shift the young stock as they may require it. All plants intended 
for fruiting next summer should be potted during this month, using free turfy 
loam, from an old pasture, mixed with a little cow or pig-manure. All Pines 
will now require more water, and liquid manure should be given occasionally. 
Use the syringe freely at closing time to all except those bearing ripe fruit. Those 
planted out on ridges will require plenty of water, growth being encouraged by 
keeping a moist atmosphere ; close early in the afternoon at a temperature of 
about 90° by sun-heat. 
Vinery: Keep the houses containing ripe grapes well aired, and free from 
moisture, looking over the fruit occasionally, and removing any decayed or unhealthy 
berries that may appear on the bunches. Remove the sashes as soon as the crop 
is cleared, if the wood is ripened and the leaves are beginning to decay. Maintain 
a moist-growing heat in the late houses till the fruit begins to colour, and assist 
the Vines with a little fire-heat if the nights are chilly, more especially in the 
case of late Muscats. If mildew appears dust the whole with sulphur, and keep 
the house a little warmer and dry for a few days. It can be easily washed off 
again with the syringe when the mildew has disappeared. Those Vines in pots 
which are intended for fruiting next season should have a liberal supply of liquid 
manure; stop the leading shoots as soon as they are the desired length, and cut 
out all lateral shoots as the wood ripens. 
Peach-house: If the wood is ripe in any of the houses where the crop has 
been cleared, and the weather is warm, the sashes may be removed altogether. 
