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climbers in these structures will now be making 
active growth, and as the young shoots of some 
are very susceptible to the attacks of slugs, a 
search should be made for these, late each night 
and early in the morning. 
Lapagerias, Passifloras, Habrothamnus, Cho- 
rizemas, Kennedyas, Jasminums, Solarium jasnvi- 
noides, Clematis indivisa, and some others will 
need a quantity of water to keep them growing. 
Cyclamen should be potted on into larger pots 
before they become pot-bound, as should also 
the early batch of Primulas and Cinerarias. 
Hard-wooded plants will, towards the end of 
the month, have completed their growth, and 
many of them may then be placed out-of-doors 
in a sheltered place on a bed of ashes. Pelar¬ 
goniums, both show and French varieties, will 
now be in full bloom, and should therefore 
receive every attention in the way of watering. 
If the soil be allowed to get dry the flowers will 
not open properly, neither •will they last so long. 
Plenty of air should be allowed them by night 
and day, unless the weather is cold. 
Pits and Frames. 
Zonal Pelargoniums for winter flowering 
should be potted on as soon as the roots reach 
the sides of the pots. Plant out Richardias, 
Solanum capsicastrum, and other things, to be 
lifted in autumn for flowering in winter. Pot on 
Perpetual Carnations, Fuchsias, Sweet-scented 
Geraniums, Aloysia citriodora, Celsias, Begonias, 
&c., intended for autumn and winter decora¬ 
tions. Do not permit any to suffer through want 
of water. Chrysanthemums that have not yet 
been placed in their flowering-pots ought to be 
so treated without delay. Propagate Petunias, 
Marguerites, and such plants, for late use. Sow 
Mignonette in pots for the conservatory. Stake 
and tie all such plants as require it. 
Flower-garden and Pleasure Ground. 
Sow seeds of biennials and perennials thinly, 
in order that the plants may not become over¬ 
crowded. The following is a good selection:— 
Anemones, Wallflowers, Sweet Rockets, Polyan¬ 
thus, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells, Lunaria, 
Chelone, &c. 
Thin out annuals as they become large enough, 
and finish planting bedding plants. Every oper¬ 
ation should be performed at its proper time. 
When flower-beds have to be cleared of winter 
and spring bedding-plants, this should be done 
as each variety goes out of flower, and they 
should be replaced by those that are to occupy 
the beds during the summer. Sub-tropical 
plants may be put out now, as the weather will 
be sufficiently warm for all kinds of half-hardy 
plants. Water liberally in the event of hot 
and dry weather. Herbaceous borders will need 
much care, as a number of plants will require 
staking, and others cut down, as they cease 
flowering, to make room for those which tend 
to spread. 
The rose-garden will now be gay, but when 
the flowering season is past the beds look untidy, 
unless something be planted amongst them. 
Gladiolus started in pots may be turned out 
here, as they make a grand display during the 
autumn season. Any shrubs which have been 
used for forcing may be turned out. Cut down 
Deutzia gracilis to cause it to make new growth. 
Dahlias and other tender plants ought not to 
be planted out till all danger of frost is at an 
end, for if once cut down they will not grow 
satisfactorily afterwards. Keep the grass cut 
short, and see that neatness prevails every¬ 
where. 
JULY. 
Plant-houses. 
Orchid Houses. — Many Cattleyas will 
still be in bloom, among them being C. Gaskel- 
liana, C. Warneri, C. gigas. While they are 
flowering it will be necessary to keep them 
well supplied with water, for at this warm 
season of the year the flowers would soon fade 
if they were allowed to get dry. When flower¬ 
ing is over, less water will be needed. At the 
same time they must not be allowed to dry up 
in the heated atmosphere. Air should be freely 
admitted at all times during this month, but 
cold draughts at night must be avoided. Lcelia 
purpurata and some others of that class will need 
looking over, and if any require potting, this 
should be done. Dendrobiums in full growth 
must be freely supplied with water, both at the 
roots and overhead. They should also be kept 
in a high temperature. Close the house early 
so that the thermometer may indicate 90° to 
100° F. with the sunshine. Odontoglossums 
should be kept as cool as possible by a free cir¬ 
culation of air. Plenty of moisture on roots, 
paths, and stages alike must be given, with 
shade constantly when the sun is bright. When 
available use rain-water for syringing, as this 
does not discolour the leaves. Calanthes, Phaius, 
and others with large leaves will need plenty of 
water with a high temperature to promote as 
free growth as possible, for unless this is made 
