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CALENDAR FOR THE FLOWER-GARDEN. 
Stocks, Asters, and similar plants may be put 
out in the early part of the month. These may 
be followed by Pelargoniums, Petunias, Fuch¬ 
sias, and Begonias. Annuals may also be sown 
to procure a succession to those sown early last 
month. Sow also Perpetual Stocks for autumn 
flowering. Stake and tie any plants which 
require it, taking care not to leave the ties too 
tight. Grass usually grows very fast during 
this month, but it should be kept well under at 
any cost. Walks and beds should be edged, and 
nothing omitted which tends to give them a 
tidy and neat appearance. Should the weather 
prove dry it will be necessary to water all 
newly-planted shrubs and plants. When this 
has to be done give a generous soaking, not a 
mere dribbling over the surface. Keep the hoe 
at work among seedling plants to check weeds, 
which at this time of the year grow at a great 
rate. 
JUNE. 
Plant-houses. 
Orchid Houses. —The sun will now have 
great power, therefore it will be necessary to 
pay much attention to shading. Neglect of this 
precaution is productive of more harm than 
any other omission. If plants that have been 
kept in shade happen to be exposed to sunshine 
during the hottest part of the day, they are 
certain to suffer in consequence. Verb. sap. 
Calanthes will now be growing rapidly, and 
should have an ample provision of water, both 
at the roots and over the foliage. Dendrobiums 
also will be in active growth, and will therefore 
need plenty of moisture. A number of the 
“ cool ” Oncidiums will require potting or top¬ 
dressing during the month, to give them fresh 
vigour. Brassias will generally be out of flower, 
and they should likewise be attended to, as 
regards potting, &c.,before newroots are formed. 
As Cypripediums of different varieties are 
mostly now out of bloom, they should be potted 
as growth commences. 
A great number of Cattleyas will have finished 
flowering; there are, however, some which bloom 
during the present month. As they go out of 
flower and start to make roots, the supply of 
moisture should be increased. It is a mistake 
to allow the flowers to remain on the plants too 
long, as they have a tendency to exhaust them. 
One of the chief points in the successful culti¬ 
vation of these plants is the keeping them in a 
uniform temperature, with plenty of light, but 
shaded from the direct rays of the sun. Air 
should be freely admitted, but cold draughts 
must be avoided. Look well after all kinds of 
insects and other vermin, such as snails, for 
they are very troublesome. 
Hothouse. — Pay close and unremitting 
attention to the inmates of this department, for 
insects of all kinds thrive wonderfully under 
the genial heat there afforded. Sponge, syringe, 
or dip any that show signs of these obnoxious 
creatures. 
Many of the summer-flowering plants will 
now be in full bloom, as, for example, Dipla- 
denias, Ixoras, Allamandas, Clerodendrons, &c.,. 
and all such should receive every necessary care, 
and not be allowed to deterioiate for want of 
moisture. Many fine foliage plants will also- 
be making active growth, and these should be 
liberally treated. Pot up a batch of Caladiums 
for late use. Bulbs started in this month will 
make a fine show till late in the season. Pot on 
young plants as they require it, taking care to- 
allow none to suffer through becoming pot- 
bound. 
Such plants as Torenias, Acalyphas, Ardisias,. 
Winter-flowering Begonias, Epiphyllums, Eran- 
themums, Euphorbia jacquinicefloi'a, Goldfussia, 
Justicia, and other winter-flowering kinds should 
be placed in heated pits, where they may have 
the benefit of sunshine to ripen their wood. 
Palms of all kinds will now be making active 
growth, and should have plenty of water, as. 
otherwise their fronds will be imperfect. Attend 
to the potting of ferns before they become pot- 
bound, or it will be difficult to get the water 
through the old ball afterwards. 
Intermediate House. —The first batch of 
Bouvardias should now be put into their flower¬ 
ing-pots, using for the purpose a light rich 
compost. Do not pinch them subsequently, but 
allow all shoots to grow up strong. Heliotropes, 
for winter-flowering should now be potted up. 
These plants should on no account be allowed 
to get pot-bound, or they will not make satis¬ 
factory progress. Tuberoses should be potted, 
and if, after they have started, they are taken 
and plunged in a cold frame, they will give a 
supply of flowers through the autumn and winter- 
months. 
Pot on seedlings of Celosias, Cockscombs,. 
Streptocarpus, &c., as they become large enough 
to handle, and shade for a time till they have- 
got well established, then expose to the sun. 
Gloxinias, Achimenes, and Gesneras should be 
potted as they require it. 
Greenhouse and Conservatory. —Many'- 
