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earlier. Air may yet be given in fine weather, but it should be in less quantity 
and for a shorter time : towards the end of the month a little fire-heat will be 
necessary. 
Greenhouse —Here also the potting must be finished as early as possible. 
Greenhouse plants that have been in the open borders during summer should 
be taken up, the matted roots cut off, and the plants repotted. Layers of 
Verbena, 8zc. should be potted and placed in a warm part of the house. AVhen 
there is not sufficient room in the greenhouse, all the kinds of Fuschia and 
the hardy kinds of Geraniums may be kept in a dry shed, by turning the plants 
out of the earth and covering them thickly with loose litter. Chrysanthemums 
should be brought in to flower. Give all the air possible on fine days. AVater 
sparingly. The principal thing to be observed is keeping the house as dry as 
possible. 
FLOAVER GARDEN. 
As soon as the bloom is well off the Dahlias, they should be cut down; the 
roots taken up and dried; the choice ones put away perfectly secure from 
frost, and the common ones may be pitted in the same manner that potatoes 
are buried. Auriculas should be cleaned and put into winter quarters; take 
care there is no drip upon them. 
Prepare the ground for, and plant, Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus, &c. Hya¬ 
cinths for forcing should now be potted; also Double Tulips, Narcissus, Jon¬ 
quils, Iris, &c. Cuttings of China and other Roses may now be potted and 
put into a cold frame. 
The end of the month is a good time to make any alterations that may be 
required in the flower garden. Prune and plant shrubs. 
Keep the lawns mowed as close as possible while the weather continues 
open. Clip edges for the last time. The cultivator should now be looking 
forward to the approach of winter, and provide accordingly. 
FLORAL INTELLIGENCE. 
Leicestershire Floral and Horticultural Society. The Third 
Exhibition was held on the 29th July. Prizes awarded: — 
CARNATIONS.—FIRST CLASS. 
First pan of 9 flowers...Mr. Smalley, with Smalley’s King, Cartwright’s Rainbow, Smal- . 
ley’s Fair Helen, Malpas’s Lady Grey, Smalley’s Victoria, Hufton’s Drusilla, Palmer’s Flora, 
Derby Willow, Smalley’s Prince Albert. 
CARNATIONS.—SECOND CLASS. 
First pan of 6 Carnations...Mr. Smalley, with Walmsley’s William IV., Earl Howe, Pear¬ 
son’s Madam Mara, Queen Dowager, Smalley’s King, and Wonderful. 
First pan of 6 Picotees...Mr. G. Hudson, with Hardy’s Catherine', Wheatley’s Lucy, 
Imogene, Matchless Hero, Julia, and Hudson’s Phcebe. 
First pan of 3 Carnations...Mr. Smalley, with Smalley’s Wonderful, Butterfly, and 
Adelaide. , , , 
First pan of 3 Picotees,..Mv. Smalley, with Parker’s Sir Thomas, Palmers Flora, and 
Parkinson’s Diana. 
