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Greenhouse. Repotting should be proceeded with, with all 
expedition, and all repairs completed without delay, as it is a 
very erroneous impression that plants are benefited by a late ex¬ 
posure, for usually, at the end of the present month, we have 
either wet or cold weather and either of which is equally inju¬ 
rious; therefore we advise that every plant of value be got in 
by the middle or certainly not later than the end of the month. 
Those plants but recently potted should be sparingly watered, 
and if worms are supposed to be in the soil, water them with 
lime water. Dry off Alstrcemerias, Tropseolums, &c.; be parti¬ 
cularly careful to destroy all insects before the plants are brought 
in ; the house also should be thoroughly washed and cleansed; 
cuttings may still be taken of desirable plants for early trans¬ 
planting next season, though it had better be done at once; 
seedlings and small plants should be placed near the glass; give 
abundance of air both day and night, and but little water. 
Cacti should be placed in the lightest part of the house, and 
their new shoots trained in a circular manner or bent down¬ 
wards ; this induces them to flower freely. 
Flower Garden. Dahlias are now advancing to perfection; 
keep them constantly secured to stakes, or a strong wind may 
in an hour destroy the finest; thin out the flower buds where 
too numerous, and protect the finest flowers from wet and in¬ 
sects ; a sharp watch must be kept on earwigs and caterpillars; 
see that they are all rightly named : if the weather is dry, 
mulching should be increased round their stems; take up 
and pot layers of Carnations, Picottees, &c. that are rooted ; 
pinks and pansies may be planted, as we recommended last 
month; sow and transplant herbaceous Perennials. Tie up 
Chrysanthemums, and if any require repotting, it should be done 
immediately; they require a liberal supply of water, and every 
other time manure water should be used. Auriculas should be 
constantly looked over; keep them free of dead leaves and in¬ 
sects, and give them but little water; the lights should be kept 
off day and night, except in case of heavy rain. Prepare beds 
for planting Hyacinths, Tulips, Anemones, &c.; Hyacinths, 
&c. for early forcing should be potted immediately. Take up 
