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remarks made on them last year have had a 
good effect, tor the plants had less of that 
gigantic crinoline character that was so ob¬ 
jectionable. Pelargoniums as exhibited by 
Mr. Bailey, of Shardeloes, were wonderful, 
from 4 to 5 feet across, covered regularly 
with fine blooms. A special medal was 
awarded them for superior cultivation. Mag¬ 
nificent pot Boses were shown by Mr. Paul 
and Messrs. Lane, the latter gaining the 
first prize, and of Orchids numerous fine col¬ 
lections, but save in the case of Phalaenopsis 
Luddemanniana, without offering any novelty 
or very remarkable specimen. Among new 
plants Mr. Yeitch sent some of great beauty, 
such as the ivory-stemmed Dieffenbachia 
Baraquiniana, D. grandis, with the leafstalks 
prettily mottled, Leptopteris superba, a beau¬ 
tiful greenhouse Fern which no one who has 
seen it would be without; Bertolonia pubes- 
cens already noticed; Anthurium Scherzeri- 
anum, most curious in configuration and bril¬ 
liant in colour; and Maranta Yeitchii with 
very ornamental green and black foliage. 
From Mr. Bull came a large collection, con¬ 
sisting of various new Aucubas, his singular 
double Mimuli, and a variety of other plants 
shown from time to time at the meetings of 
the Royal Horticultural Society, so numerous 
that our space will not admit of their being 
mentioned individually; from Messrs. Ivery, 
new forms of hardy Ferns; from Mr. Hoyle, 
Pelargonium William Hoyle, maroon, edged 
with crimson, light eye, dark top; Charles 
Turner; and Lady of Quality, clouded crim¬ 
son, white eye, and dark top, all of which 
received first-class certificates. Mr. Turner 
had a pretty Fancy called Clytie, delicate 
pink and rose; and Mr. Nye, Elegans, crimson, 
with a large white eye, and dark top. 
Lastly, from Mr. Fleming came a wreath of 
Bougainvillaea speciosa, bearing a profusion of 
its beautiful rosy bracts, grown without 
bottom heat, although the contrary is gene¬ 
rally considered to be the only means of 
ensuring success. 
Birmingham Rose Show. —This great 
Midland Exhibition is to be held on Thursday 
and Friday, the 6th and 7th of next month. 
Liverpool Chrysanthemum Show. —This, 
we learn, is fixed for the 22nd of November. 
All plants exhibited are to be one in a pot, 
the stem to be distinctly seen above the soil 
in order to show that this is the case, and 
the exhibitor to deliver a list of the plants 
which he intends to stage, from which no 
deviation will afterwards be allowed. 
CALENDAR OF 
CONSERVATORY AND SHOW-HOUSE. 
As the beauty and gaiety of the out-door 
gardens increase, less may be expected here, 
and it will afford a good opportunity of at¬ 
tending to the permanent occupants. Stove 
and greenhouse Ferns, Palms, and other fine- 
foliaged plants from the stoves, may be in¬ 
troduced now for two or three months with 
good effect; these should be mixed with 
Pelargoniums and other plants producing 
colour, and a pleasing variety will be im¬ 
parted. 
GREENHOUSE. 
Azaleas and Camellias .—Keep the latter 
close and with humid atmosphere until their 
growth is completed, when more air and less 
moisture should be given, to cause them to 
form flower-buds. Clean the decayed petals 
from Azaleas as they go out of bloom, and 
well wash the foliage. The plants, after 
blooming, should be induced to grow by a 
nice moist atmosphere. Any plants getting 
naked at bottom may be laid on their 
sides, to encourage the bare stems to break. 
Those intended for early forcing will have 
made their growth, and may now have more 
light and air to get them to sqt well for next 
season’s bloom. Cinerarias .—Little can now 
be done with these other than advised last 
month. Cut down such as are out of flower 
to within 2 or 3 inches of the surface. Stir 
the surface slightly, and top-dress with light 
OPERATIONS. 
soil. A north aspect is the best at this season. 
Take cuttings as soon as ready for early 
flowering plants. Sow seeds in a cool frame 
or north border, which prick off as soon as 
large enough to handle. Soil may now be 
prepared by putting together equal parts good 
turfy loam, leaf mould, and stable manure. 
Thoroughly amalgamate, and turn occasion¬ 
ally until required. Pelargoniums. — The 
plants in flower will require to be carefully 
shaded according to instructions given last 
month. Water freely every morning, and 
give as much air as possible to keep away any 
moisture that may arise at night and during 
dull weather. Stake and neatly tie the later- 
flowering plants as they advance in growth, 
keeping them clear from insects. As soon as 
the early plants have done blooming, they 
may be removed to a sheltered situation out 
of doors. Be sparing with water, to enable 
the wood to become nicely matured before 
cutting down. Seedlings should now be 
selected, discarding any which are not decided 
advances on known kinds. 
FORCING. 
Melons .—The last crop of Melons may now 
be sown. Succession crops earthed up. Reduce 
the quantity of water as the crop changes 
colour, and increase the amount of air, to im¬ 
prove the quality of the fruit. Peach-house. 
—The ripening crop should have as much air 
as possible, to give colour and flavour to the 
