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CALENDAR FOR JULY. 
if sulphur is mixed with the water it will be an assistance, as the 
fumes which it gives forth, when the sun shines, is very obnoxious 
to these little pests. 
In the flower-garden there is a comparative rest through this 
month ; little requiring attention beyond the ordinary preservation 
of neatness and order, and the propagation of half-hardy plants 
for the next year. In the florist’s department, however, the con¬ 
trary should rule. Ranunculuses should be got up, tulips dried 
and put away, the propagation of pinks, pansies, and other similar 
plants proceeded with as fast as possible. Carnations and picotees 
will require layering by the middle of the month ; dahlias should 
be thinned, and tied out with additional stakes; the compost for 
auriculas got ready, and the budding and layering of roses attended 
to whenever there occurs a shower or a cloudy day. 
The greenhouse plants are for the most part in the open air, 
and should have a regular attendance with the water-pot; pelar¬ 
goniums should be cut down, repotted, and the cuttings struck 
for additional stock. Many of the heaths are benefited by a 
shift this month, especially those which bloom early, or others 
that, are growing fast; all should be thinned, tied, and stopped 
as required. Tall cacti may be repotted, and should have every 
encouragement to the development of a vigorous growth. Azaleas 
delight in an airy, shaded position, and should be frequently 
sprinkled over head. The house itself should be kept gay with 
tender annuals. Chrysanthemums, primulas, hydrangeas, and other 
plants for forcing and winter flowering should be potted, and 
brought forward as fast as possible, that they may have a slight 
rest before the approach of winter. 
In the stove all is elegance and beauty ; the finest of its occu¬ 
pants are this month in perfection, in favour of which such as 
have bloomed and finished their growth may be removed to the 
greenhouse. The climbers are now near perfection, and may be 
allowed to take a freer style; Orchidacese claim a good deal of 
attention just now, many will be found to finish their seasonal 
growth about the end of the month, and, unless it is desired to 
increase their size, should be very carefully watered, or they start 
into a new growth, and consequently do not bloom ; a moist 
atmosphere, shade from strong light and air in the middle of the 
day, are the essentials of this month’s management. 
