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, pots. Dahlias, Asters, German Stocks, and other half-hardy 
annuals, may be planted out as soon as the weather appears 
settled. Auriculas that have done blooming should be removed 
to their summer quarters; a shaded situation in which they can 
be well defended from the sun, and still enjoy plenty of air, is 
the sort of place they require. Keep them constantly moist 
with pure soft water. The flower-stems and buds of Picottees 
and Carnations should be thinned if numerous, reducing the 
number according to the desire of obtaining fine individual 
flowers. Those growing in pots will be benefited by an occa¬ 
sional watering with liquid manure. Tulips must be protected 
from rain and cold winds. Pansies should be propagated; the 
cuttings taken off now form the finest plants for autumn flower¬ 
ing. Roses should be frequently looked over, to detect the grub, 
which, if left undisturbed, will soon spread devastation among 1 
the opening buds. Beds of pinks should have a good watering 
with manure-water; tie the advancing flower-stems to sticks, 
and thin out the flower-buds, as in the case of Picottees. If the 
weather is dry, Ranunculas will require plenty of water. Bal¬ 
sams, Cockscombs, Amaranthus, and tender annuals require 
some care ; to grow them well, they should have a regular yet 
gentle bottom-heat, with plenty of air and water, and to be re¬ 
potted frequently ; excepting Cockscombs, as these are gene¬ 
rally esteemed for dwarfness, with large flowers, it is better to 
allow them to remain in small pots till they show 7 flowers, and 
then place them at once in their blooming pots. Verbenas, 
Petunias, Heliotropes, &c., that are planted in masses, require 
to be frequently pegged down to the surface of the bed to pre¬ 
vent them being blown about and broken. We need not say 
how necessary neatness and order are in every department now, 
because it is self-apparent. 
ROYAL SOUTH LONDON FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The first show for this season was held on Wednesday, April 
19th, at the Horns Tavern, Kennington. The number of plants 
exhibited was very great, and among them were many truly 
splendid specimens. Mr. Bruce’s collection, which obtained the 
Adelaide Cup, held fine specimens of Acacia diffusa, polygala 
grandiflora and oppositifolia ; Eriostemon buxifolium, Clivea 
