Figs.--Supply with plenty of water the roots of the trees that are
swelling their second crop; ply the syringe frequently amongst the
foliage, and sprinkle the paths, &c., to keep the atmosphere moist.
Shut up early in the afternoon. As the fruit of the first crop ripens,
curtail the supply of atmospheric moisture--otherwise before they reach
maturity they are apt to turn mouldy. The roots to be regularly supplied
with water, and some liquid manure added about once a week to assist the
second crop. Keep down red spider by the application of sulphur in the
manner so frequently advised of late. Give the fruit that is ripening
the benefit of the sun, by fastening on one side the leaves that shade
it.
Peaches.--The fruit will be all the more delicious for a comparatively
cool temperature while ripening. Examine the fruit daily, and gather
before it is overripe and loses its flavour.
Pines.--Maintain a good bottom heat, and encourage the growth of the
advancing crop by kindly humidity and allowing them plenty of air and
sufficient space from plant to plant. Give air, also, freely to
the young stock in dungpits, to secure strong stocky growth; but a
circulation should not be allowed by giving back and front air at the
same time during hot drying winds. Attend to former directions to
afford the plants swelling their fruit a moist atmosphere by frequent
syringings and by sprinkling the paths and every other available surface
until the fruit begins to change colour, when the atmosphere and soil
should be kept rather dry, to improve the fruit's flavour. See to the
stools from which fruit have been cut. Earth them up, so as to cause
suckers to strike root. Give them a brisk bottom heat, and proper
supplies of water. You will thus gain time and assistance for the
suckers from the declining strength of the parent plant as long as
possible. It is now a good time to start a lot into fruit, as they will
have two or three most favourable months for swelling, and will come
in at a season when they are in very general request. Keep the bark-bed
moderately moist, as in that state it will retain its heat much longer
than if it is allowed to get dry.
Vines.--Keep up a brisk heat to the late Grapes during the day, as it
is advisable to get them well ripened before the season gets too far
advanced. By such means they will be of better quality and keep longer
than if the ripening process be delayed to a later period. Do not allow
plants in pots to remain in the house to cause damp, which, despite
every care in ventilating, is apt to settle on the berries and spoil
them. The outside borders of the late houses should be watered and
mulched, if the weather continue dry.