As most plants here are now in active growth, they will require a
liberal supply of water. If the sun shines very brightly, a slight
shading would be of benefit for a few hours on very hot days.
Azaleas, Chinese.--When done blooming, they succeed best in a close pit,
kept moderately moist and slightly shaded in the middle of the day. If
they are too large for a pit, they will do well in a vinery, or in any
other large house where they can stand at a distance from the glass
without shading.
Balsams and Cockscombs.--Promote their growth by shifting them into
larger pots, in rich soil, with an abundance of light near the glass,
and heat.
Camellias to be treated as advised for _Azaleas_.
Geraniums.--If any remain after the flower-garden masses are furnished,
they should be potted and treated with every attention as to watering,
&c. When they have made fresh roots, and begin to grow freely, to be
stopped, to make bushy plants. _Calceolarias_, _Fuchsias_, _Petunias_,
_Verbenas_, &c., treated in a similar manner, will be useful as a
reserve to succeed the greenhouse plants that are now in bloom, and to
fill up vacancies as they occur in the beds and borders.
Heaths and New Holland Plants.--Many being now in full growth will
require an abundance of water, more especially in bright weather. Many
fine specimens are frequently lost through imperfect watering; for
if the ball is once allowed to get thoroughly dry, all endeavours to
restore the plant to health and vigour are generally unsuccessful.