The plants that have been in the open borders during the summer to be
taken up, the roots carefully cut back, and repotted; to be placed in a
gentle bottom heat, or in some close place, until they have made fresh
roots, the better to resist the vicissitudes of the dull, dreary months
of the approaching winter.
American Plants.--If a rich display of bloom is desired in early spring,
the plants should be now potted in rather small pots, to be plunged in
the warmest part of the garden, and introduced to the forcing-house from
November until February, as they may be required. The most suitable for
such a purpose are the Azaleas of the _nudiflora_ class with various
hybrids, _Andromeda pulverulenta_, _Daphne cneorum_, Kalmias, of
sorts, _Ledum latifolium_ and _L. thymifolium_, _Polygala Chamoebuxus_,
Rhododendrons, and _Rhodora Canadense_.
Calceolarias (Herbaceous).--Remove them to a shelf as near the glass as
possible, with plenty of air at all favourable opportunities. To be duly
supplied with water.
Camellias.--Water to be given carefully, to prevent the dropping of the
buds. The late-flowering plants to be thinned of their buds, leaving not
more than two buds on each shoot, and retaining the largest and smallest
to get a long succession of bloom. The leaves, if necessary, to be
washed clean.
Chinese Primroses.--Place them as advised for Calceolarias.
Cinerarias.--Protect them from the ravages of green fly by the
application of the Gishurst infallible compound.
Fuchsias.--Continue to encourage the late stock for bloom. Seeds may be
sown at once, where there is a greenhouse or other means of sheltering
them from frost and damp; but if you have no such convenience, it is
advisable to postpone the sowing until spring. The seed is separated
most easily from the pulp by bruising the berries amongst dry sand, and
allowing it to stand in the sun, or in a warm place, until the moisture
has evaporated, when the seed and sand will be intermixed, and in a fit
state to be sown.
Heaths.--On fine mornings syringe them, and Epacrises and Pimeleas, and
give all possible ventilation, both night and day, while the weather
continues favourable.
New Holland Plants.--Place them in situations to enjoy a considerable
share of air and light. All luxuriant shoots to be stopped, to maintain
symmetry and uniformity of growth. A vigilant eye should be kept upon
them almost daily, to see that neither mildew, green fly, nor other such
enemies be allowed to injure them.
Orange Trees.--If they have been standing out during the summer, the
sooner they are returned to their winter quarters the better. Clean
the leaves, if necessary, and fresh surface the soil in which they are
growing.
Succulents.--Cacti, Euphorbiae, and other such plants to be gradually
curtailed in the supply of water as they approach the winter and their
season of rest.
Tropaeolums.--If any of this beautiful tribe, particularly _T.
tricolorum_ or _T. Brachyseras_ that have flowered early in the season,
begin to grow, they should not be checked, but allowed to grow slowly
through the winter; but if there is no appearance of growth--which is
best for their future success--the roots should be kept dormant, in a
cool place, with the soil about them quite dry, and protected from mice.