60 THE FLORIST. 
REVIEW. 
The Gardener's Vade-Mecum and Spring Catalogue for 1860. 
JAMES*CARTER & Co., Seedsmen and Florists, 257 and 238, 
High Holborn, London. 
Tuts annual trade list of the above firm has just reached us; we have 
on former occasions noticed what care and expense, and we may add, 
talent, are now bestowed on Horticultural Catalogues, which have 
become quite a feature of the day. Of these, the one now issued by 
the Messrs. Carter is certainly one of the most remarkable, extending 
to 80 pages quarto of closely printed matter, and embellished with a 
plate of Annuals, drawn and coloured by Mr. Andrews. The lists 
show a very extensive collection of plant and flower seeds, of both home 
and foreign growth, and vegetable and agricultural seeds, bulbs, &e. 
Very clear yet concise descriptions are given of each plant, together 
with brief hints as to culture; and, in addition, an admirable summary 
of culture is appended to each genera of plants, forming a valuable guide 
for non-professionals. A treatise on the culture of Asters, Stocks, and 
Balsams appears as a translation from the original German; and there 
is also a complete calendar of garden operations. Our space forbids our 
giving an extract, which we should otherwise have done; we can there- 
fore only say that the work will amply repay for a perusal both the 
professional gardener and all interested in gardening, and reflects great 
eredit on the Messrs. Carter. 

CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 
Azaleas and Camellias.—Plants of the former, which set their buds 
early in autumn, and have been at rest for some time, may, where 
wanted in bloom as soon as possible, be placed in a moist temperature 
of about 55° to 65°, where they will soon open their flowers. See that 
plants placed in heat are properly supplied with moisture at the root, 
and syringe them over-head morning andevening. Plants of Bealii, 
which may be wanted for early blooming next winter, should be 
placed in a growing temperature as soon as convenient, first re- 
potting it if necessary. Attend to last month’s directions for the 
general stock, and if any of the specimen plants remain untied get this 
done as soon as possible. Camellias which have done flowering, and 
have their wood buds well up, may be placed in a gentle heat ; a vinery 
which is being started will be a good situation ; ‘first repotting those 
that may be found to require more pot-room, well cleaning the foliage, 
and cutting back any straggling shoots, so as to secure compact bushy 
plants. Conservatory.—This house should now be gay with plants 
named in the last calendar—Hyacinths, Chinese Primulas—double 
and single; Mignonette, forced Azaleas, &., and every care and 
attention should be given to the preservation of the beauty of the plants 
for the longest possible period. To effect this, a steady temperature of 
