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THE FLORIST. 
Melons. —When sprinkling or watering is now necessary, it should 
be done in the mornings; as the nights now get colder a little artificial 
heat will be beneficial. See former directions. 
Orchard-house. —Syringing should now be altogether dispensed 
with; the use of liquid manure should also cease now. A little 
watering wfill occasionally be necessary. Air should be freely given. 
Pansies —Those for early spring flowering should be planted out. 
Towards the end of the month pot those required to come in early. 
Cuttings may be still be put in, and seed sown during the first 
fortnight. 
Peach-forcing. —The lights should be put on these houses towards 
the end of the month. Ventilate freely night and day. 
Pelargoniums. —If the instructions given in the last number relative 
to cut down plants have been attended to little else is required for the 
present. They must be kept moderately moist that the roots may 
start well, and it is of the utmost importance that the plants be kept 
free from insects. Towards the end of the month all the plants should 
be housed, and care should be taken to close the house early, to 
encourage vigorous growth. It is very injurious to the plants, either 
to keep them out of doors, or in a cold pit, too long; but exertions 
should be made through the early part ot autumn to keep the plants 
warm and growing. Pot off seedlings when sufficiently large, and also 
cuttings when well rooted. 
Pinks .—After the middle of the month, if the weather be dry, plant 
out for next year’s bloom. Pinks like the soil to be good and rich. 
Pleasure Grounds. —This is unquestionably the best and safest 
month in the whole year to remove large Hollies, and large evergreens 
in general ; if it is intended to remove any, the sooner the better. The 
leaves will, towards the end of the month, begin to be troublesome, 
especially if the weather be boisterous ; sweeping will therefore become 
daily necessary. Roll and mow the Grass when required. Keep 
every place in the highest order. 
Stove. —Ventilate freely, but shut up early. As insects are always 
troublesome, persevere unceasingly to get rid of them. Take advantage 
of wet weather to have every leaf on every plant carefully washed with 
a sponge and clean water. As Gloriosas go out of flower they should 
have less water. Dry off Achimenes, Gesneras, Gloxinias, &c. 
Strawberries for forcing. —Heavy waterings will not now be 
required, the chief aim should be directed to the maturing of the 
plants. See remarks in last month’s calendar. 
Tulips. —See that the green-fly does not attack the roots. Prepare 
the soil for blooming them in. 
Vinery. —In wet weather, maintain in all houses containing ripe 
Grapes slight fires occasionally, just sufficient to air the house. 
Towards the end of the month the last crop of Grapes will be colouring ; 
moisture should be now altogether withheld from the house, and slight 
fires should be kept up night and day. Abundance of air should 
be given during the day time, and a little should remain on during the 
night. The lights should now be put on the early house, and the 
Vines, if intended to be forced early, should now be pruned. 
