Figs.--Trees in tubs or pots still bearing to be assisted with a little
liquid manure when dry. Withhold water gradually from the borders, to
induce an early, but not a too premature, ripeness of the wood and an
early rest.
Peaches.--The flues of the early house may now be cleaned, and, if not
yet done, the lights washed and painted, if necessary.
Pines.--If there are some of the spring fruiting plants still remaining
in the fruiting-house, they should either be placed at one end of the
pit, or removed to a small house by themselves; the house should then be
prepared for the best of the succession plants for the second crop next
summer. Plants showing fruit after this time, although they cannot be
expected to produce as fine fruit as if earlier in the season, will,
nevertheless, be found very useful, and should have every attention
given to them while the season continues favourable. To be placed in the
warmest corner of the house, and to be supplied when dry with a little
liquid manure. Continue to grow on the young stock while the weather
continues favourable; for fine sunny days and moist growing nights are
all that we can desire. A good portion of solar heat to be secured by
shutting up early. On cold nights gentle fires will be necessary to keep
up the temperature to 70 deg. towards morning.
Vines.--The Vines that are to be forced early, if the wood is well
ripened and all the leaves nearly off, may be pruned without much
fear of bleeding, keeping the house as cool as possible; but if, from
appearances, the sap is not considered to be sufficiently at rest, the
pruning should be postponed. Continue to forward the Grapes not yet
ripe by giving a little fire heat during the day. Air to be given to the
house as soon as the sun shines upon it, as the vapour that ascends, if
not allowed to pass off by ventilation, will cause the Grapes to become
mouldy and worthless.