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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ October, 
Evergreens that are now transplanted will quickly establish themselves; it 
frequently happens that such as are removed now will stand a severe winter the 
best. Turfing, and other repairs upon lawns may now be done, keeping the 
grass and walks cleanly swept and rolled, for without assiduous attention at this 
season of the year, anything like order or neatness is not possible. 
Conservatory: Let all roof-climbers be now kept within as limited bounds 
as possible, as it is necessary to admit as much light into the interior as 
possible, keeping the plants as thin and fully exposed as is consistent with effec¬ 
tiveness. Bouvarclias will now be serviceable here ; and Primulas will be coming 
into bloom, as will also the earliest varieties of Camellias and of Chrysanthemums. 
Even at this season there ought to be no scarcity of flowering plants ; and now 
that indoor plants are most appreciated, every effort should be made to have the 
conservatory as gay as possible. Camellias should now in a general way be kept 
as cool and airy as possible, giving an abundance of air both night and day ; but 
by no means must they be allowed to suffer for want of water at the root; 
dryness in excess, either atmospherically or at the root, is conducive to bud¬ 
dropping. Cinerarias should now have the benefit of a light airy pit, and be 
kept near the glass ; assisting those that are established in their flowering pots 
by constant applications of weak manure-water. Those that were struck early 
will now require shifting on, using a rich open fibrous compost; they must not 
be allowed to become pot-bound, but be shifted on as soon as the roots reach the 
sides of the pots, keeping them moist and growing freely. Fumigate to prevent 
green-fly, and keep under mildew by the use of sulphur. Primulas intended for 
autumn and winter blooming should at once be placed in a, close pit, and kept 
near to the glass, assisting such as are throwing up flower-spikes with frequent 
application of manure-water. The young plants should have the blooms pinched 
out as they appear, and the latest batches shifted on as they require it, as they 
grow freely in a light airy atmosphere at this season. 
Greenhouse plants should now be safely housed, and it will be necessary to 
keep the atmosphere as dry as possible by watering early in the day, giving all 
the air it is possible during fine weather. Attend to the tying of Azaleas and all 
plants that require it. Soft-wooded Plants, such as Solanums , that have been 
planted out during the summer, should now be lifted and placed in as small pots 
as the roots can be forced into, as the less growth they make after shifting the 
better they display their berries. Keep Cyclamens near to the glass, and care¬ 
fully water them at the root. Epiphyllums and Bouvardias will now do best 
with a little heat, as they develop their blooms more freely in a genial temperature. 
Stoves : Such plants as Poinsettias and Euphorbias, which are required for 
early blooming, should now be encouraged in a brisk growing atmosphere, using 
the syringe freely. Give attention to growing stock, and see that the plants re¬ 
ceive no check, as plants that bloom in winter, as well as foliage-plants for 
decoration, must be kept healthy ; whilst specimen-plants, and such as have 
matured their growth, will require a drier atmosphere, with less heat and less 
moisture at the root. Remove all roof-climbers that may exclude light, and 
promote the ripening of Achimenes , Caladiums , tuberons Begonias , <fec., with¬ 
holding water as the leaves decay, when they may be stored away in a dry 
temperature of about 50°. 
Forcing-house: Various plants will now require bringing forward, and must 
be introduced from time to time. The early-potted Van Thol Tulips , Double 
Roman Narcissi , Roman Hyacinths , &c., should now be introduced ; keep the 
plants near to the glass, and guard against drawing as far as possible, by admitting 
air upon every favourable occasion* 
