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Monthly Horticultural Calendar. 
IFall ami fnpalier Frnit Trees —The shortenin'? of the young shoots of wall and espalier Fruit 
'Frees, should now be particularly attended to, for it the shoots are permitted to grow many 
inches without shortening, they rob the buds which should be. the productive ones for the 
following year; but if attention be paid to shortening, as often as possible, it very materially 
contributes to the perfecting of the buds, and it also enables the jireserit crop of fruit, to 
swell finer. 
Mildew. —Where Peach ami INectarine trees are afifected with Mildew, on its earliest appear¬ 
ance, the trees should be sprinkled over with common sulphur, haring been previously 
washed with soaji suds. 
Melons and Cucumhers. —Plants of Melons and Cucumbers raised from cuttings, may now be 
planted upon hot-beds; and if properly treated, by frequent stopping of the shoots, will 
bear abundantly from the early part of September. 
Strawberries. —Pot Strawberries for Forcing, if not done before. 
VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 
Mushrooms. —Mushroom-Beds now made, come into use from the end of August. 
Endive. —Early-sown Endive now planted off, will be fit for use from the end of September. 
Sow more seed, about the first and second weeks, for late crops 
Chervil. —Chervil now sown, is useful during the autumn. 
Celery. —Celery for winter use may now be planted off in rows; and if thuro is any danger or 
the plants running, taldng np and re-planting them once or twice, checks that tendency.— 
Also, earth-np that which was planted in May and June. 
Cauliflowers. —Cauliflowers, planted now, come in from the end of September: and seed may 
be sown, for a late crop, to come in from November, if the weather permit. 
Leeks. —Leeks should now he transplanted in rich soil, six inches apart. 
Lettuces. —Lettuces sov/n this month, come into use from the end of September. 
/irocoh’es.-—Brocolies of all sorts may still be planted off for winter; and more seed sown in the 
first week, for late spring use. 
Cahhage. —Cabbage seed for an early crop to cut in spring as Coleworts, should be sown about 
tlie first, and in the middle of the month, and will be fit to plant out by the first of Septem¬ 
ber. .Advantage must be taken in dripping w'eather, still to continue planting-out Savoys 
and Cabbage. 
Spinach. —Sow Round Spinach about eveiy fortnight; and in the course of the last week, sow 
Prickly, to stand for winter; Imt the principal sowing must be reserved for next month. 
Kidney-Beans. —Kidney-Beaus ought to be put in, about the 1st and 10th, for the last crops. 
Radishes. —Short-Top Radish should be sown every ten days; and Turnip-Rooted about two 
or tlu-ee times in the course of the month. 
Mustard and Cress. —Afustard and Cress should be sown about once a month. 
Onions. — When Onions are requ.ired for a regular supply, there may be a few sown about twice 
during the month. Onions should now be taken uj>, if ready. 
Cardoons. —If Cardoons were not planfed-out last month, it should now be done without delay 
Peas. —Peas for late crops, must be sown about the beginning or middle of the month; Chari¬ 
ton, Hotspur, or Frame, answer by far the best, at this time of tlie year. 
JBeans. —A few Mazagan or I,ong-Pod Beans, may he put in about the 1st and lOth. 
Garlic and Shallots. —Garlic and Shallots, will in general, be ready to take up, which should 
he done in dr}'^ weather. 
Herbs. —Herbs will mostly lie ready to cut for drying. Be careful to select fine weather for the 
purpose. Slips of the various kinds may now be planted in shady situations. 
FLOM'ER DEPARTMENT. 
Carnations. —Carnations may row be layed; or cuttings taken off horizontally, cut clo.ie under 
a joint, and planted under a hand-glass or frame. 
Rose 7'rees. —This is the be.st season for budding Roses of any kind, except the China Rose and 
its varieties. 
Mignonette. —Alignonette sown now, flowers from the end of September. 
Ranunculuses and Anemones. —Ranunculuses and Anemones now planted, will bloom from the 
middle of September. 
Kiolcts .—This is the best time for increasing patches of Violets, as the shoots are now generally 
striking full of roots. 
Biennials. —Biennial Flower Seeds, as Sweet-IVilliams, &c. may still be sown; such as were 
sown early, and are strong enough for planting out, should be done so, to have tlie jilants 
bushy. 
Annuals. —Late sown Tender Annuals, now planted, will bloom early in September. Hardy 
Annuals, now sown come into bloom, from the end of September. 
Dahlias. —Dahlia cutt ings taken off close to the parent liranches, inserted into .sandy loam, and 
placed in a hot-bed frame, will readily strike, and form good strong roots, calculated to be 
kept firm tlirongh the following winter. AVhen the cuttings have pushed, gradually inure 
them to the open air, and finally place them in a sheltered sunny situation. 
Rose-Acacia.—The shoots of the Rose.Acacia, now shortened, wiil push anew, and proilure 
abundance of bloom in autumn. 
Cm. .Icwitt, Printer, Dufiieid, ne.nr Derby. 
