When the fruit in the early houses is gathered, the great object should
be to ripen the wood. A certain degree of attention is necessary to be
given by exposing them to light and air, and preserving the leaves from
injury, as it is upon their healthy action that the future crop depends.
Cherries.--Trees in tubs, or large pots, if intended for early forcing,
to be removed to a cool, and plunged in an open airy, situation, to
continue the regular root action, upon which much of their future
success will depend.
Figs.--Withhold water from the borders where the second crop of fruit is
ripening. Trees in tubs, or large pots, intended for early forcing, to
be treated as advised for Cherries.
Peaches.--If mildew attack the trees before the leaves have performed
their necessary functions, dust the affected shoots with sulphur. Trees
in pots to be treated as recommended for Cherries.
Pines.--Take advantage of fine weather to encourage free growth where
it is desirable. Plants swelling their fruit to be supplied occasionally
with clear liquid manure. The succession plants to be supplied with
water at the roots, as inattention to that particular during hot weather
is very likely to cause some of the plants to fruit prematurely.
Strawberries.--The stock intended for forcing to be carefully attended
to; to be kept free from runners and weeds; and, when necessary, to
be liberally watered. Free exposure to sun and air, and a little weak
liquid manure, will assist to produce stout healthy plants for forcing.
Vines.--When the fruit is ripe, give air freely, and keep the house as
cool and dry as possible. Stop laterals in the late houses, and expose
the foliage to light, to make it as healthy and vigorous as possible.
Vines in pots to be treated as advised for Cherries.