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Two branches of Fairchild’s Nectarines were curious. 
A good dish of Sweet-water Grapes. 
Several middling-sized Pine Apples. 
Buck’s Seedling, eighteen or twenty inches long, tapering to the top. 
The Melons were many and good, thanks to the fine sunny March weather. 
A brace of Weedon’s Cucumbers were young and fine. 
There were six other Cucumbers, very Jong and round, but how it was managed to keep 
the bloom attached to specimens assuming the yellow hue, l cannot divine._ 
The dishes of Cherries and Strawberries were good ; and a dish of Figs of various sizes. 
The Apples and Pears were but middling. 
The principal prizes were taken by the great growers, who exhibit the same 
plants, increasing in size every year; but we think the collection from the 
neighbourhood of Bromley will, in a few years, rival the others in size and 
beauty. 
CALENDAR FOR JUNE. 
Stove. —Most plants here will now be flowering, consequently the syringe 
must be dispensed with ; and as we cannot refresh the plants in this manner, 
it becomes necessary to prevent the evaporation of what little moisture we may 
be enabled to give them over-head. This is best done with an awning, as it is 
both beneficial to the plants, and also prolongs their beauty. Cape Bulbs that 
have done flowering should have their water reduced. Erythrinas may be 
removed to the Greenhouse. Gesnerias, &c., should have frequent waterings 
over-head. Repot Triveranias. Propagation may be carried on with much suc¬ 
cess this month. Water free-growing plants twice a-day; others should have 
a good supply every evening. Fire is not requisite now ; air should be given 
on every favourable opportunity. 
Greenhouse. —Towards the end of the month, all New Holland and other 
plants, intended for grouping, or otherwise, should be removed out of doors. 
Ericas, Epacris, &c., should have the pots protected from the sun ; care should 
be taken that they do not get dry. Gloxinias require syringing every day, till 
they blow. Chrysanthemums may yet be struck ; as the plants are removed 
out, the vacancies may be filled up with balsams and other tender annuals. 
Climbers must be attended to constantly ; a little air may be left all night when 
the weather is warm. Oranges should have a top-dressing of rotten manure. 
As soon as Geraniums have done flowering they should be cut down, and the 
cuttings struck under a hand-light in the open border. 
Flower Garden. —Beds intended for tender annuals, greenhouse plants, 
Sic., should be filled up as soon as possible. The last month was so favourable 
for this work, that little will remain to be done now. Uncover Tulips; they 
may be got up as soon as ripe ; also Hyacinths. Ranunculus should be shaded. 
Propagate Pansies and Pinks. Stake and tie up Dahlias, Picottees, Carna¬ 
tions, &c. 
THE WEATHER FOR MAY. 
The weather for May will not detain us long. Its leading character has 
been a continuation of that tranquillity of the atmosphere which has charac¬ 
terized the season since the termination, and, indeed, since the commencement 
of the severe frost. Of the three past months March was certainly the most 
