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the florist’s journal. 
CALENDAR FOR JULY. 
Stove. If there are any plants yet requiring a shift, it had 
better be done immediately. One general rule should be con¬ 
stantly borne in mind in repotting stove-plants, to use the soil 
as rough as possible, especially if the plants are to be placed in 
large pots; in such cases nothing can be worse than finely-sifted 
earth, which in a very short time from the quantity of water 
necessarily used in this department, will become a completely 
sodden mass. Specimen plants in bloom may be removed to 
the greenhouse, which will greatly prolong the period of flower¬ 
ing beside increasing the intensity of the colours. -It is most 
essential at this season that a due proportion of moisture be kept 
up: this may be done by syringing on plants not in flower, 
and in addition the paths should be completely saturated every 
morning and evening, and the higher the rate of heat so much 
the greater quantity of moisture is necessary; that is, atmos¬ 
pheric moisture; watering at the roots being a distinct thing, 
and must be regulated by the cultivator’s own j udgment. Regular 
attention must be paid to all climbing plants, or they soon 
become unsightly; the growth of all the plants should be regu¬ 
lated by frequent stopping, pruning, &c. Watch for the first 
appearance of insects, as it is only then that any remedy can be 
effectually applied. Propagation may now be successfully done ; 
pot off seedlings, and repot young plants as they may require 
it. An awning is now a very necessary appendage, unless there 
are climbers sufficient to cover the entire roof, as plants which 
are natives of tropical woods suffer severely from exposure to 
the sun. 
Greenhouse. As the larger and strong growing plants are 
now out of doors, those which remain should be equally dis¬ 
tributed throughout the house, that they may have the benefit 
of a free circulation of air. If any of the plants belonging to 
Ericaceee, or those which have small fibrous roots are retained 
in the house, they should have their pots covered from the sun, 
