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way up the stem, but be careful not to bruise the stem, the pots 
they are placed in should be half filled with sherds ; the soil 
should be one part fine peat and three parts silver sand ; then 
a thin layer of sand on the top ; press it down and insert the 
cuttings, separating the free-growing sorts from those which are 
more tender, give them a gentle watering as soon as planted ; 
cover them with small bell-glasses, and place them on a cool 
shaded shelf; the old plants of Erica may be placed in a cold 
pit where they will grow more luxuriantly than in a greenhouse. 
Camellias may be propagated by all the methods now; Verbe¬ 
nas, Fuchsias, Salvias, Petunias, Heliotropes, &c. may still be 
propagated for turning out: cuttings of these may be taken as 
soon as they are an inch or an inch and a half long; plant them 
in small pots; place them in a brisk bottom heat, and give them 
a good supply of air while growing. Lobelias should be sepa¬ 
rated and potted. Climbers must be constantly attended ; 
towards the end of the month some of the hardier kind of plants 
may be removed to make room for others. Chrysanthemums 
may be struck and the old stools turned out if not wanted again; 
thin out and stop all misplaced shoots on the plants generally; 
give a plentiful supply of air on every favorable occasion; 
water liberally when required, and syringe the plants about twice 
or three times a week, this keeps them clean and is conducive 
to their general health, though it should always be done early 
in the day. Insects must be destroyed on their first appear¬ 
ance ; we recommend attention to what we said on them last 
month. 
Shrubby Calceolarias strike very freely now and make flow¬ 
ering plants for the autumn. Gloxinias, Tropeolums, Liliums, 
and other bulbs not yet growing may now be started ; those 
already growing should be frequently syringed. Oranges, Ca¬ 
mellias, &c. may now be top dressed if they require it. 
Flower Garden. This month the florist receives his first 
return for past attentions and months of unwearied diligence is 
rewarded first by the bloom of that beautiful spring flower the 
Auricula. During the first weeks of the month much attention 
is still necessary to bring the flowers to perfection ; they require 
■ all the morning sun, and should be frequently watered, though 
always in small quantities ; as the blooms expand the plant 
