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THE FLORIST’S JOURNAL. 
placing the most of them out of doors, in sheltered situations, 
for the summer, especially where vines are grown in the same 
house, as the two sets of plants can hardly have justice done to 
them under the same roof. Whilst hard-wooded plants are 
kept in, a plentiful supply of air and regular moisture must 
be carefully maintained. 
In the stove a moister atmosphere, with more air, increased 
temperature, and shading, must be attended to. Achimenes , 
Gloxinias , &c., should, some of them, be advancing; but a few 
may still be retarded for a later bloom. Proceed with shifting 
plants whenever they require it. 
Florists’ Flowers. As soon as the bloom is off the Auri¬ 
culas, they should be removed to the shelter ot a north wall, 
there to remain out of reach of the sun throughout the summer 
months, receiving frequent attention as to watering, cleaning, 
&c. Finish potting Picotees and Carnations as speedily as 
possible ; a slight shading for a day or two after this operation 
will be beneficial, to be followed by an abundance of air, until 
the flowers begin to expand: a great deal of trouble may be 
expected shortly in the extirpation of green flies ; it must 
however be strenuously persisted with. Tulips are a coming 
well” this season ; the awning must be drawn over them shortly, 
> and much attention paid to the weather about the time of their 
opening, or the visitation of a slight hail-storm will destroy the 
whole year’s labours. A layer of rotten cow^-dung or decom¬ 
posed leaves, placed on the Ranunculus beds, will preserve 
moisture to the roots and the beds from cracking. Plant out 
Dahlias and Pansies, and continue propagating scarce sorts. 
Sticks, mats for tieing, shades, and all other requisites, should 
be in constant readiness, as it often happens that the immediate 
appliance of either, or all, is of the very first consequence. 
P. 
