Achimenes.--They delight in a steady, moist heat; to be shaded in the
middle of hot days, to prevent the sun from scorching the foliage; and
never to be watered overhead.
Cacti.--Remove them to a dry, airy place as soon as they have finished
their growth.
Cockscombs.--They can be grown with strong, short stems, and very large
heads, if they are allowed to remain in small pots until the flowers are
formed, then potted in large pots in a compost of one-half rich loam,
one-fourth leaf mould, and one-fourth sand, and supplied with as much
liquid manure and moist heat as possible.
Fuchsias.--As the plants progress in growth give them plenty of air
and moisture, occasionally moistening the paths, walls, and stages with
clear manure water, and syringe the plants both morning and evening
overhead.
Globe Amaranthus.--To be potted into 48-sized pots, in which they will
flower in a soil composed of peat, loam, and leaf mould, or rotten dung.
They should be allowed to stand near the glass, and be subjected to a
moist heat of not less than 75 deg..
Heaths.--If mildew appears, dust them with flowers of sulphur. When
watering, give them a good soaking, so that every part of the ball
is thoroughly wet, and then withhold further supply until it is again
completely dry.
Japan Lilies.--As they are succulent in growth, keep them well and
liberally supplied with water. The flower-stems to be properly sticked,
so as to keep them in due bounds, and also to assist in presenting a
large mass of flowers to the eye at once.
Pelargoniums.--If the plants have been exposed to the open air, as
advised in a previous calendar, they will now be fit to cut down. After
the plants are cut down, place them in a shady place until the most
forward young shoots are one inch long; then shake them out, and repot
into small pots, using sandy loam and peat only, and placing them in
a close, cold frame until they begin to grow again; after which freely
expose them to the weather until heavy rains in autumn, or the approach
of frost, renders it necessary to house them for the winter.