Figs.--Continue to pay strict attention to the state of the atmosphere.
Where the fruit is still swelling and ripening, slight fires will be
useful in dull, cold weather, to assist in ripening the fruit; and but
little syringing and watering will be required from this time forward.
Melons.--Take advantage of fine weather by giving plenty of air,
shutting up early, and keeping the shoots regularly thinned. In whatever
structure they may be growing, it is advisable to keep up the bottom
heat by a gentle fire, or by linings.
Peaches.--We will suppose the trees to be now fully exposed to the air
night and day, and will, therefore, require but little attention, except
an occasional washing with the engine, to remove insects and to allow
the foliage to perform its functions to a natural decay. If a blank
in the house is to be filled up, it may be done as soon as the crop is
gathered from the open wall; and the crop to be expected from the same
tree next season will depend upon the care with which it is removed, as
there will be sufficient time for the wood to be ripened and the tree to
make fresh roots, and to get sufficiently established before winter.
Pines.--Where young stock is grown in dung-pits, care to be taken by
giving air freely in favourable weather, to avoid growing the plants
weakly in a close and warm temperature, and by a sufficient command of
heat from the linings to allow a little air to be given at night and on
cloudy days.
Vines.--All long growths, whether bearing or not, to be stopped, as it
is getting too late for them to be benefited by the foliage made after
this period of the year. A gentle fire in damp weather is useful to keep
the atmosphere dry when the fruit is ripe. The bunches to be frequently
and carefully looked over and all tainted berries removed, and the
foliage kept free from insects. Fire heat is also necessary where
the fruit is not yet ripe, and where the fruit is cut it is sometimes
necessary to keep the atmosphere dry and rather warm, to ripen the wood.