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THE FLORIST’S JOURNAL. 
CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER. 
Stove. —As the plants in this department may now be sup¬ 
posed to be all in, and the greater part finally settled for the 
winter, it will be well for the cultivator to examine narrowly 
how each plant, or at least every tender one, appears to like its 
locality, and, if necessary, remove the most tender to the 
warmer or lighter parts of the house as the case may seem to 
require. The proper application of water now becomes the 
most essential thing to be understood. As a general rule, no 
more should be given than appears actually necessary to the 
existence of the plant; it is far safer to err on this side than in 
the application of too much. Endogeneous plants require 
less than others; it is true, plants in a stove are less liable to 
injury from this cause, than those in a cooler atmosphere; at 
the same time, though it may not positively destroy them, too 
much water greatly indisposes them to flower. The destruction 
of insects should be closely followed up. Plants in a state of 
actual growth, such as climbers, &c., must have due attention: 
thin out, tie up, and stop growing shoots, whenever it may appear 
necessary. Air should be supplied whenever an opportunity 
presents. Towards the end of the month an increase of fire 
heat will most likely be required. The temperature of the house 
should be kept as near 60° as is practicable. Keep everything 
clean and neat. 
Greenhouse.— In our last Number we adverted to the erro¬ 
neous impression that plants were benefited by remaining in 
the open air till a late period, and we must again repeat it in 
recommending the immediate removal of every tender plant it 
is desired to preserve: everything should be got in as quickly as 
possible, even to half-hardy plants: those which have already 
been placed in the house are likely to lose part of their foliage; 
this should be looked to, and the dead leaves removed : they 
soon recover their verdure, if allowed a good supply of air. 
The observations respecting watering in the stove apply with 
still greater force here ; the greatest care possible is necessary to 
