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CALENDAR FOR JULY. 
Stove. —At this season of the year it is particularly necessary to preserve 
a humid atmosphere, as this alone will keep the plants here in a vigorous 
state. The red spider is frequently a great pest in stoves ; and it is only by 
the free application of water that they can be decreased or destroyed. Should 
any of the plants be infected with white or brown scale, immerse the head in 
water for about four-and-twenty hours. Seeds of Nymphaea, and other aquatics, 
should be sown as soon as ripe. The fruit of Passiflora Edulis is by many 
esteemed for the desert. To have it fine-flavoured, the fruit should be thinned 
moderately, and frequently syringed, till changing colour. A good supply of 
air may be given on fine days. Propagation had better be deferred till next 
month. 
Greenhouse. —Geraniums should now be cut back to three or four eyes, 
and the cuttings struck. Camellias should be attended to as the buds appear. 
Keep them only moderately moist and shaded. Also Calceolarias, unless such 
plants as are seedlings : these should have as much sun as possible. Air may 
be left all night. Give plenty of water to those plants retained in the house ; 
and those placed out should be securely fastened with stakes. Oranges, 
Lemons, Camellias, &c. may now be budded. The hardier sorts of Cacti may 
be placed in a sunny situation out of doors. 
Flower Garden. —Take up Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, and other bulbs, 
done flowering; dry them in a shaded place. Roses budded this month gene¬ 
rally succeed better than at any other time. Pipe Pinks, Carnations, and 
Picottees, or lay them, if preferred. They require constant attention to pro¬ 
perly open the flowers. Keep Dahlias constantly tied up. Thin the strong 
growing kinds. Look after earwigs. Ranunculus should have all the weather. 
The foliage must be watched closely. As it begins to decay at bottom, take 
the roots up ; dry them also in the shade. Tender and half-hardy annuals in 
the borders should have water every dry day. 
FLORICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE. 
The Horticultural Society of London held their Second Show for 
the season on Saturday, June 12th. Though the sky w^as a good deal overcast; 
it was, perhaps, better adapted for the display of flowers, both animate and in¬ 
animate, than if the sun had shone fully out in a clear sky. Though there are 
prizes appointed for distribution at these displays, the grand contest is between 
the flowers and the ladies,—the amateurs appear to consider the latter as 
having taken general admiration by storm on the occasion alluded to. The 
attendance w r as full, even to crowding, and the strictest order was kept; so 
that, notwithstanding an almost unprecedented assemblage ol equipages, no 
