6 
CALENDAR FOR THE FLOWER-GARDEN. 
plants are required for general house decora¬ 
tion, they must be provided of various sizes. 
To attain this end a variety of cuttings should 
he rooted. Among these we may mention An- 
dropogon schcenanthus. Aralias of numerous kinds 
should be grafted, Ardisias raised from seed, 
Curculigo by division, Cissus discolor from cut¬ 
tings, Eranthemums by cuttings, Cyperus by 
taking oft’ the heads with two inches of stem, 
and inserting them up to the pennates in a 
mixture of peat and sand, Epiphyllums by graft¬ 
ing, Goldfussia anisophytta, Pandanus, Panicum, 
Pellionia, Phrynium, Pilea, Reidia, &c., from 
cuttings; and Rivinas, Torenias, Smilax, and 
the various forms of Asparagus from cuttings. 
These must all have attention, in order that a 
regular supply of such plants may be had as 
required. Pot up Caladium bulbs and increase 
their number by dividing them into as many 
pieces as there are eyes. 
Intermediate House. —Divide and pot all 
such plants as Aspidistras, Olivias, Farfugiums, 
Hedychiums, Myrsiphyllum asparagoides, Phor- 
miums, Ophiopogons, Rliapis flabelliformis, and 
Curculigo recurvata. If this be done this month, 
nice well-established plants may be had for use 
in the autumn. Sow seed of Aralia Sieboldii, 
Grevillea, and other plants, and propagate by 
means of cuttings Libonias, Eupatoriums, Be¬ 
gonias, Linums, and similar plants for winter 
flowering. Many of the Ferns will also require 
repotting, and any seedlings should be pricked 
out into pans as they get large enough to handle. 
Forcing House. — Continue to introduce 
plants required to be brought into bloom, but 
as the days get longer they will come into 
flower with far less artificial warmth than in 
the previous months. It will therefore be no 
longer necessary to place so many in heat at one 
time. Cuttings of such plants as Aloysia and 
Coronilla should now be rooted. The former 
will be found very serviceable, if planted out, 
for cutting in the autumn. 
Greenhouse and Conservatory. —Hard- 
wooded plants will require constant attention 
during this month. The bright gleams of sun¬ 
shine and the parching winds have each to be 
contended with. The former causes the tempera¬ 
ture to rise suddenly, while the latter prevents 
the admission of air to regulate it. Azaleas that 
have been forced, and have finished blooming, 
should have the old flowers picked off, and if 
the plants require repotting, this should be done 
before growth has too far advanced. If there is 
no lime in the soil, some good turfy loam may 
be mixed with the peat, but where lime is 
present, this should be discarded, nothing being 
used but sharp sand to mix with the peat. 
Camelliaswhose flowering period is over should 
be repotted. We do not advocate placing them 
in heat to forward their growth, except for the 
purpose of causing them to flower earlier, as more 
robust shoots are developed in a cooler atmo¬ 
sphere. 
The conservatory will now have a gay appear¬ 
ance, with the various kinds of flowers that 
have been forced; and as a number of these 
will be tender, the house should be shaded to 
protect them from the direct rays of the bright 
sunshine. More water should also be used to 
keep the house cool. Sudden changes in tem¬ 
perature must be avoided by keeping the venti¬ 
lators in use when possible. 
Pits and Frames. 
These will now be filled to their utmost 
capacity, as many plants which have been occu¬ 
pying the houses will be transferred to them 
towards the end of the month. They will also be 
useful in retarding Tulips, Hyacinths, Freesias, 
and such-like, and for the protection of the early- 
flowering Gladiolus. Florists’ flowers, too, will 
still need their shelter. Violet cuttings may be 
rooted in them. 
Flower-garden and Pleasure Ground. 
Any leaves which have been blown about by 
the wind should be cleared away. Edge grass- 
walks, sweep and roll lawns, and make all tidy. 
When the weather is favourable finish digging 
shrubbery borders, and prune any evergreens 
that may require it. In warm localities many 
half-hardy plants that have occupied cold frames 
during the winter may be planted out towards 
the end of the month, as may also Carnations, 
Pentstemons, and various other plants. Re¬ 
arrange herbaceous borders, and divide plants 
where necessary. 
Helianthus, Chrysanthemums, Heleniums, 
Pyrethrums, and other autumn-flowering plants, 
should have due attention paid to their require¬ 
ments. 
Spring bedding plants will soon be gay, espe¬ 
cially those planted early in the autumn. Many 
of the Violas, Silenes, Polyanthuses, Myosotis, 
Arabis, and others that bloom early, will be in 
flower. 
Keep the beds under inspection and remove 
all decayed leaves. In dry weather stir the 
surface of the soil with a hoe, to destroy any 
little weeds which may be making their appear¬ 
ance. Put sticks to Tulips and Hyacinths, to 
