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plants, whether from seed or cuttings, should be kept near the light. Insects 
should he carefully destroyed, as soon as they appear. 
Greenhouse. —The same observations apply here, with respect to housing 
plants. As much air as possible should be given every day, and even night, 
as long as may be safe. Free-growing plants require frequent stopping. 
Geraniums and others required to be bushy, should be frequently turned to 
the light. Pick off decaying leaves, and keep every plant clean, particularly 
of insects ; for if once allowed to obtain a hold, it will be much more difficult 
to get rid of them ; and they are far more injurious at this season, than any 
other. Give but little water, and that in the morning. 
Chrysanthemums should be brought in ; to perfect their buds, they require 
a liberal supply of water, as also Camellias. Dry off Gloxinias, Tropseolums, 
&c. Succulents require but very little water. 
Flower Garden. —Auriculas, Carnations, Picottees, and Pansies, should 
now be got ready for, and placed in their respective winter-quarters : for the 
first, glazed frames are absolutely necessary, and they should be perfectly 
sound, so that there may be no drip; for the second and third, frames are 
best, though not so necessary as for Auriculas; for the third, a temporary 
protection of hoops and mats is sufficient. They all require to be kept as dry 
as may be prudent, and also clean. Pot roots of Dahlias should be dried off. 
A little earth drawn round the roots of blooming plants, will protect them 
from the first frosts. As soon as done blooming, they must be taken up, 
dried, and stored, for the winter. Towards the end of the month, Anemones 
may be planted for an early bloom; as also Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, &c. 
Bulbs for forcing should be potted and plunged out of doors in a bed of old 
tan or ashes. A few annuals, such as Stocks, Larkspurs, and Mignonette, 
may be sown for an early spring bloom, both in pots, and the open border. 
Transplant biennials and perennials; as also trees and shrubs, where 
required; though it is preferable to move the tender kinds in the spring. 
Save seed of annual and other favourite flowers ; these should be gathered only 
when perfectly dry. The pods of Dahlias left for seed should be protected 
from the wet; as also Zinnias. 
FLORICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE. 
July 22. B,oval Devon and Cornwall Botanical and Horticul¬ 
tural Society. The Summer Exhibition of this Society was held at the 
Town Hall, Devonport. The following is the list of the prizes :— 
FLOWERS AND PLANTS. 
The best Group of 12 sorts of Greenhouse Plants... 15s. to P. E. Lyne, Esq. for Rhodo- 
chiton volubile, Clematis Sieboldii, Sollya heterophylla, Diplacus puniceus, Lotus Jacobaeus, 
Siphocampylos tricolor, Pimelea decussata, P. hispida, Jasminum gracile, Fuchsia 
globosa (Palmer’s), Origanum Dictamnus, Angelonia salicariaefolia. 
Best Collection of 12 sorts of Pelargoniums (Geraniums) (class 1 )...15s. to P.E.Lyne, Esq. 
Best Seedling Pelargonium (class 2)...Gold medal, Mr. F. Wood, Plymouth; second best 
ditto, silver medal, to P. E. Lyne, Esq. 
Best 12 Carnations, of sorts... 10s. Mr. R. Barrett. 
The 13 best Picottees, sorts...yellow, (class 1), Is. 6 d . ditto. 
The 12 best ditto...not yellow (class 2), 7s. 6 d. ditto. 
