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THE FLORIST. 
Pelargoniums. —If attention has been paid to previous instructions, 
the plants that are intended for early flowering will, by the middle of 
the month, have many of their trusses above the foliage ; a slight shade 
will now be necessary for a few hours on bright days; green-fly is 
occasionally very injurious to them at this season ; here the plants are 
always fumigated, whether they are observable or not. Be careful in 
watering never to overlook a single plant, for at this season, such an 
oversight would be serious ; tie and regulate the shoots according to 
previous instructions. The June and late flowering plants, and also 
seedlings, have been kept in mind—they will require attention ; let each 
shoot be tied to its proper place, and everything in the way of crowding 
the plants must be avoided; some light turfy loam should now be 
procured, if not already done, for next season’s potting, and laid up 
with some fresh sheep or horse manure; after laying for a time it should 
be turned occasionally. 
Pinery .—The young stock potted last month will soon begin to grow 
ranidly; they should have abundance of air with all the solar heat 
and light possible. Under this treatment they will become stiff strong 
plants, with leaves like those of Aloes. Give fruiting plants liberal 
supplies of water, and occasionally a dose of liquid manure. Tie the 
fruit up to stakes. 
Pinks. —The effect of the late frosty winds has become disagreeably 
apparent lately. The plants having been firmly pressed in the soil, 
and the beds top-dressed, little remains to be done for some time. If, 
however, the weather continues dry, a good watering on a mild morning 
will assist the plants in making their spring growth. 
Tulips. —Keep the foliage dry so long as we are in danger of spring 
frosts. If a watering is necessary, either from 
a continuance of dry weather, or from the soil 
being light, it can be done between the rows, 
without watering the plants overhead. Protect 
from hail on all occasions, and rain also, if the 
weather is cold. 
Peach-forcing. —The night temperature should 
not exceed 60° in the early house, until the 
“ stoning ” of the fruit is completed. See direc¬ 
tions in previous calendars. 
Roses. —In calling attention to stakes, labels, 
&c., a plan of fastening standards to the former 
has lately been introduced in Mr. Wilkinson’s 
nursery, at Ealing, which may not be generally 
known. It makes a capital strong neat tie, 
without the chance of injury to the plants or 
their getting loose ;—it is merely a band of 
soaked straw, tied with strong string between 
the plant and support, and at the back of 
the stakes. 
