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on fine days, and close the house early in the afternoon so as to 
retain a good strong sunheat. 
Greenhouse. Most of the plants here may now be safely 
trusted out of doors, and be benefited by two months’ exposure 
to the open air, but we strongly repudiate the practice of placing 
them in -the most sequestered part of the garden, as is too often 
the case ; let them contribute to the embellishment of the flower 
garden,—it is an old and exploded notion that they will not bear 
the sun,—-not the slightest injury need be apprehended from this 
source, if the plants receive a proper supply of water, and the 
roots of the smaller kinds, such as Ericaceous plants, are pro¬ 
tected with moss from the direct influence of the sun. The 
vacant spaces in the house should be filled with Balsams and 
other tender annuals, a slight awning over this house also will be 
beneficial, so as to protect plants in bloom. Geraniums should 
be cut down as they go out of flower, and the cuttings struck, 
to aftord a supply of young plants for the next season. Epi- 
phyllums, and indeed most of the tall growing Cacti, should be 
placed out of doors as soon as they have made their seasonal 
growth ; cuttings may be taken of all desirable plants towards 
the end of the month, a rather limited supply of air may be left 
at night. 
Flower garden. Much of the ultimate beauty of the flower 
garden will depend on the exertions of this month, and much 
practical tact is necessary to secure a proportionate and well- 
regulated bloom, some of the plants in beds will require pegging 
down, others to be neatly fastened to sticks, and the major part 
a judicious thinning. Top dress Picottees and Carnations, attend 
to disbudding, and see that the pods open regularly; the same 
attention will be necessary with Pinks, if the calyx splits on one 
side, tie it neatly round with bass, and it will be assisted by 
gently opening the opposite side. Finish planting out Dahlias, 
and stake those advancing. Auriculas require to be kept con¬ 
stantly moist, and in a shaded situation. Take up Tulips, Cro¬ 
cuses, Hyacinths, &c. Propagate Pansies for the autumn 
flowering. Ranunculus require plenty of water if the weather 
is at all dry. Cuttings of Chrysanthemums may still be put in ; 
repot those already struck. Sow biennial and perennial seeds. 
Keep the flower beds full, for which purpose it is always necessary 
to have a store of plants in pots. 
