352 THE FLORIST. 
have had their final shift. Calceolarias should also be growing freely 
now, and should also receive every possible attention. Smoke gently 
on the first appearance of aphis. Keep rather close, especially plants 
that are not inclined to grow vigorously, and water carefully and rather 
sparingly, and, when water must be given, endeavour to get the foliage 
dry before shutting up at night. ower Garden.—Where a spring 
display is to be attempted here, the beds should be cleared at once, 
prepared and planted with bulbs, &c.; and even where the beds are not 
intended to be filled with plants for blooming in spring they should be 
cleared, dug up, and partially filled with small evergreens for the winter; 
or if only dug up and neatly edged, Xc., they will look better than with 
the remains of their summer occupants. Give air freely on every 
favourable occasion to Verbenas and other autumn struck cuttings, and 
endeavour to get these well established and hardened before the winter 
fairly sets in. Look over the stock of Calceoloria and other recently 
put-in cuttings, and make up any deficiencies, either by putting in 
more cuttings or potting up some of the old plants before these are 
destroyed by frost. 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
Auriculas.—The dormant state of these flowers now commences, 
and everything should be avoided to stimulate them. Plenty of air 
during mild weather and but little water; in fact, it is better not to 
water until the plant begins to look flaccid. Pick off all decaying leaves, 
and see that there is no green-fly. Carnations and Picotees.—The 
season has been a very late one, and perhaps few can remember the 
layers so indifferently rooted at such a late period of the year, conse- 
quently, as the plants are rather “‘ lishy,” care will have to be taken 
that damp does not affect them; at all times this is more to be dreaded 
than frost. Dahlias.—The storing of these tubers for the winter must 
now be looked to. They should be taken up on a fine day, and left in 
some airy place until they are dry enough to stow away; a dry cellar 
is about as good a plate as any for them. Pansies.—As with Carna- 
tions, remember damp is your greatest enemy, so give plenty of air. 
Keep the pots well clear of one another, and do not let them have any 
drenching rain. I, of course, speak only of Pansies in pots, for it is 
almost hopeless to attempt their cultivation in the open border without 
their falling a prey to slugs, &c., at blooming time. Pelargoniums.—If 
plants are desired for exhibition, they should now be tied and pegged out 
and air and light freely given to them. Watch carefully for green-fly, 
and, if it appears, fumigate freely. In watering, be careful to avoid 
dribbling it out, although it will not do either for the plants to be 
soddened ; keep clear of extremes. If the weather be cold and foggy 
light a fire, giving air at the same time. Pinks.—The only attention 
that these will require will be to keep the beds clear from weeds and 
dead foliage; they may now fight their own way. oses.—This is 
the best month in the year for planting. Tea-scented and new kinds 
are better in pots, the latter not having been yet acclimatized. A 
reference to a paper in this month’s number may be a guide to some 
as to new purchases. 
Deal, Oct 22, | D. 
