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THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
September 
zinc, secured by one nail only, and are turned aside when the glasses 
are put on. Payne’s improved cottage hive is of straw entirely, for 
which see The Cottage Gahdener, vol. i. p. 239. For the former 
apply at Mr. G. Neighbour’s warehouse, 127, High Holborn, London. 
Mr. Payne’s costs eighteen-pence, and the other three guineas. 
Wintering Begonia fuciisioides (A Subscriber ).—Keep it 
almost dry from the end of October to March, and in a tempera¬ 
ture rather warmer than a greenhouse, say from 45° to 50°; when 
it begins to grow in the spring cut back the small side shoots to a 
couple of buds ; give it stove heat if possible to the end of May, and 
then summer it in the greenhouse. It will bloom from the middle or 
end of July. Every little morsel of it, and onfall the branching 
begonias, root as freely as willows. 
Fuchsias Grown too Large (H. N. Kingston, Ireland ).— 
Fuchsias must not be disrooted when growing, but, if necessary, may 
be closely root-pruned in the spring, like pelargoniums. All the 
young wood made this season may be cut off to a few eyes, and also 
some of the older branches if they are too close together, as soon as 
the growing season is over. The mildew on your crops indicates a 
damp or undrained soil; sulphur, if applied in time, is the best pre¬ 
ventive, and liquid manure helps the plants to outgrow it. 
Aquatic Plants (L. D., C. Parsonage). —Your complaint of the 
destruction of your water-plants “by some water insect? - is new to 
us, and we think some other destroyer has done the mischief. Lime 
is disagreeable to all water insects, and will kill fish if in strong 
doses ; a little fresh lime dusted on the surface, over the plants, is 
the most likely way to get rid of the annoyance, and the plants are 
not in the least injured by it. Pray try this experiment, and be kind 
enough to communicate the result. 
Plants for Border under S. E. Wall [Ibid) —We would 
recommend a row of Escholtzias to be sown along the dry border 
early in April. It is the only hardy thing that we know that is likely 
to succeed with you ; we have seen it flourish on rocks, in pure sand 
and in loose gravel, full in the sun. 
Planting Hedges [Ibid ).—We prefer the old mode of cutting 
down the “sets ” when the hedge is planted, but opinions differ on 
the point. Why not try a few both ways ? we have often done so, 
but we always planted in October, which is by far the best season. 
Fruit-trees near a Hedge [E. S., Birmingham). — Your 
trees cannot answer so near the hedge. Take them up by all means 
in the end of October, or any time between that and the middle of 
February, but the earlier the better, and replant them. Perhaps you 
had better remove them to the other side of the walk, and three feet 
from it. We do not like these hedge borders ; we think it best eco¬ 
nomy to make the walk close to the hedge where ground is precious, 
unless (it may be) one southern slope for very early things. See our 
Number for November 9th, 1848 ; there we have fully discussed this 
subject. As your subsoil is retentive, mind your drainage. 
Liquid Manure for Fruit-trees (Busybody ).—You may ap¬ 
ply the liquid with the greatest amount of benefit when the fruit is 
swelling, say the early part of June. If very strong, dilute it with 
two parts w'ater at least. Be sure to cover the soil with litter or 
mulch previously. Any surplus stock of such liquor may be poured 
over the roots of hard-bearing trees, any time from November till 
February, in its crude state, or nearly so. The best way at that period 
is to bore holes with a poker or crowbar to receive it. 
Trailer for a Shaded Window (Ibid). —It is difficult to 
suggest a pretty trailer for a shaded window. We would try Tro- 
pceolum peregrinum; this we know will do in shade. The Linuria 
cymbalaria we have seen growing beautifully in such a situation— 
keeping a water-pan beneath it. Petunias would succeed, if in flower 
when placed there; also Thunbergias, if the room has a fire. The 
Lysimuchia nummularia is a pretty trailer and endures shade. Saxi- 
fraga sarmentosa looks very pretty suspended in a window. 
CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER. 
GREENHOUSE. 
Air, give freely in fine days, and sparingly at night, unless the ther¬ 
mometer indicates 40°. Azaleas and Camellias, remove into the 
house. Do not allow any, and especially the former, to get yellow in 
the foliage. Cytisus and Genista should be well watered with the 
syringe to clear away all traces of red spider before being introduced. 
Clean and fresh surface all plants with suitable composts before 
housing them. Climbers on rafters, Sic., shorten and remove, that 
the plants below may have as much light as possible. Cinerarias, 
pot suckers and seedlings. Calceolarias, propagate by cuttings, 
and pot and prick off seedlings; they strike easily in the beginning 
of the month. The Tenderest Plants should be housed by the 
beginning of the month; the Hardier, such as myrtles, chrysanthe¬ 
mums, &c., should have a shelter ready when necessary before the 
end of the month. Those taken from the open borders and potted 
will thrive all the better if, after the roots had previously been cut 
round, the plants after being potted should have the pots plunged in 
a pit or frame in a little bottom heat. Water, give sparingly at 
bottom, unless in the case of those forming flower-buds or coming 
into bloom, such as chrysanthemums, early camellias, &c., rather 
prefer syringing over head in a fine day, until the end of the month, 
excluding from this operation plants in bloom. R. Fish. 
FLOWER GARDEN. 
Anemones, plant. Annuals, done flowering, pull up, b. Au¬ 
riculas, move to sunny shelter; protect from rain and snow ; 
remove dead leaves; slip. Bulbous roots, plant; those in flower 
protect; place in water glasses. Carnation layers, plant in pots, e. 
Climbers, plant. Compost, prepare. Cuttings, plant. Dah¬ 
lias, protect in flower ; begin to take up roots, to dry and store as 
the leaves decay, e. Edgings, trim. Evergreens, plant, trim. 
Fibrous-rooted plants, transplant where required; divide roots. 
Grass, mow and roll weekly. Gravel, weed and roll. Green¬ 
house plants, remove from borders to the house. Hedges, trim ; 
plant; plash. Hoe and Rake, as required. Lay'Ers, make ; they 
will have to remain twelve months. Leaves, gather as they fall, and 
store for composts. Mignonette, shelter. Pinks, &c., finish 
planting to remain. Planting, generally, may be done. Potting, 
perform as required; dress old potted plants. Primulas, all this 
genus (polyanthus, &c.,) may be propagated by slips. Prune, 
generally, but especially cut the green shoots off all the old salvias, 
fuchsias, geraniums, and such like plants, on the approach of frost, 
and let them stand in the borders to the end of the month, unless hard 
frost comes. Ranunculuses, plant. The end of this month and 
the beginning of the next is the best time to transplant Roses, 
particularly climbers. Shelter half hardy plants and shrubs; the 
first frost is the most injurious to them. Seedlings, place in shel¬ 
tered places. Seeds, finish gathering. Suckers, remove and plant 
out. Trench vacant ground. Tuberous-rooted plants insert, 
especially poeonies. Turf may be laid. D. Beaton. 
ORCHARD. 
Storing Fruit, continue to gather in due succession apples, 
pears, &c. Peaches and Nectarines, be watchful over those re¬ 
maining. Plums, protect the late kinds, as Imperatrice and Coe’s 
Late Bed, from wasps. Raspberries (Autumn), gather when 
dry. Strawberries (Alpine), gather when dry. Quinces, 
gather. Medlars, gather, e. Grapes, ripe, gather and hang 
in dry room ; bag when necessary, b. Figs, gather daily when 
ripening. Walnuts, gather, m. and e. Stones of fruits preserve 
for sowing. Berberries, gather, m. Planting, commence, e. 
Preparation of ground for planting carry out. Thorough Drain¬ 
age attend to, e. Hedges, finish trimming, b. Thorough cleaning 
of long grass, weeds, &c., carry out, b. Char or burn all hedge 
dubbings and weeds, b. Newly-planted Trees water if dry, and 
shade if the leaves are on. Strawberries, rough dress and plant, 
b. Trenching perform, b. R. Errington. 
PLANT STOVE AND FORCING DEPARTMENT. 
Air, admit freely every fine day, and a little during warm nights. 
Bark-beds, turn and renew, but, whether it be the new or the old you 
put on the top, do not mix the two together, or the heat will be too vio¬ 
lent. Bulbs, pot for first and succession blooming. Cucumbers, pot 
and grow for winter bearing. Clean Leaves from insects, Glass 
from dirt, and Furnaces and Flues from soot. Fires, light during 
the evening, but sparingly ; rather do so in general during the morn¬ 
ing, which will enable you to give more air to pines and late vines in 
fruit, and thus finish the maturingof the wood. Flowering Shrubs 
introduce at the end of the month for winter blooming, after having 
been duly rested. Pines intended for fruiting early, should be en¬ 
couraged to finish their growth by giving plenty of air. Successions 
should be encouraged to grow, as long' as there is strength of sun to 
elaborate their juices. Vines in late houses, see that the wood is 
maturing, and disbudwhere the buds will not be wanted. Shifting 
may still be done where necessary, but sparingly—though more gene¬ 
rally in this department than any other. Strawberries, the most 
forward in pots, defend from heavy rains (if by no other means), 
turning the pots on their broadsides. Water growing plants as 
they require it, and especially those showing flower, such as gesnera, 
&cc. ; but water sparingly those stopped growing. R. Fish. 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Angelica, sow. Asparagus-beds, dress, e.; for forcing, plant. 
Balm, plant. Beans, plant, e. Beet (Red), take up for storing, 
e.; leave or plant out for seed. Borecole, plant, b.; earth up, &c. 
Burnet, plant. Cabbages, prick out, &c.; plant for seed. Car- 
doons, earth up. Carrots, take up to store, e.; leave or plant out 
for seed; thin young crops. Cauliflowers, prick out in borders 
to stand the winter, and, by way of precaution, in frames, &c. 
Celery', plant; earth up. Chives, plant. Coleworts, plant. 
Cress (Water), plant. Cucumbers, plant, b. Dill, sow. Dung, 
prepare for hotbeds. Earthing-up, attend to. Endive^ attend to; 
blanch, &c. Fennel, plant. Garlic, plant, e. Herbary, dress. 
Horseradish, plant. Hyssop, plant. Jerusalem Artichokes, 
stir, e. Leaves, fallen, remove continually. Leeks, plant, b.; 
hoe, &c., advancing crops. Lettuces, plant, b.; prick out, e. 
Mint, plant. Mushroom-beds, make ; attend to those in produc¬ 
tion. Nasturtium Berries, gather as they ripen. Onions, attend 
to those in store ; thin; plant for seed; (Potato), plant. Parsley, 
cut down, b.; (Hamburgh), is fit for use. Parsnips, take up for 
storing, e.; leave or plant out for seed. Peas, sow, e. Penny¬ 
royal, plant. Potatoes, dig up, e. Radishes, sow, b. Rhu¬ 
barb, sow. Rosemary, plant. Rue, plant. Sage, plant. Sal- 
safy is in perfection ; take up for storing. Savory, plant. Savoys, 
plant for seed. Scorzonera is in perfection ; take up for storing. 
Seeds, gather as they ripen. Shallots, plant, e. Small Salad- 
ing, sow. Spinach, thin, &c. Stir between rows of plants. Tansy, 
plant. Tarragon, plant Thinning, attend to. Thyme, plant. 
Tomatos, gather. Turnips, plant for seed; hoe young crops. 
Vacant Ground, trench, drain, &c. 
London : Printed by Harry Wooldridge, 147, Strand, in the 
Parish of Saint Mary-le-Strand; and Winchester High-street, in 
the Parish of St. Mary Kalendar; and Published by William 
Somerville Orr, at the Office, 147, Strand, in the Parish of 
Saint Mary-le-Strand, London.—September 27th, 1849. 
