With regular attention to mowing, hoeing, and the removal of decaying flowers, the garden ought to be bright, pleasant, and interesting in September. Sweet Peas should still be beautiful if seed formation has been prevented.

Arum Lilies that were planted out in late spring may be checked in the early part of the month, and potted up in the latter part. Solanums may be potted up also.

Dahlias should have attention, and any defective staking rectified. Chrysanthemums may form clusters of terminal buds, which may be thinned if desired. Liquid manure will help the plants. Dracaenas may be repotted and propagated.

Rose cuttings may be inserted, and attention given to the training of climbers. Carnations from layers may be planted out, or potted and put in frames. Pinks may be divided. A few selected early varieties of Hyacinths may be potted, and likewise Due van Thol Tulips. Poinsettias and fibrous-rooted Begonias intended for winter blooming should be placed in a warm house. Violets that are to be lifted for wintering in frames may be checked by chopping round them with a spade.

In the fruit garden, gathering should continue; several good Apples and Pears are likely to be ready. The present is a good time to thin the branches of any trees that are very thick.

In vineries where the Grapes are ripening, watering should continue, and the pipes should be warmed up in cold weather. Houses in which the Grapes are ripe should be kept cool, dry, and the foliage thin.

The young wood of Fig trees on outside walls should be nailed in. Give plenty of air to houses in which Peaches are ripening. All the young wood should be fastened in if not done already.

Late Melons which are in bloom may have the fruit impregnated. Strawberries may be repotted, and have any runners which form removed. Old Raspberry canes may be cut out.

With regard to vegetables, the foliage on ripening Tomatoes may be thinned, and forward fruit picked off. If plants are wanted for winter fruiting, cuttings should be struck now. Celery may be earthed. Onions should be ripened, and late-sown crops thinned. Potatoes should be lifted when the foliage matures, or second growth may follow. Summer sown Turnips may be thinned, and Chirk Castle sown for winter. Spinach from August sowings may be thinned, and Endive and Lettuce planted out to stand the winter.

Cucumber plants for late crops may be planted now. Cabbages for spring should be planted on firm soil. The lower leaves may be removed from the stems of Brussels Sprouts by degrees, as it will help the Sprouts to form. Cauliflowers sown in August may be pricked out. Carrots may be lifted if the roots are splitting.