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THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 



iree~ltJce shrubs than the common laurel, 

 as it is dwarf and spreading, of a fine dark 

 glossy green, forming a much more agree- 

 able repose for the eye than the laurel. 

 Seedlings of it may be bought by the thou- 

 sand, and if planted thickly between the 

 shmbs which are intended to stand as 

 specimens, will not encroach U2)on them as 

 laurels sometimes do. Hollies, laurestlnus, 

 Portugal laurel, phillyrea, and evergreen 

 oak have proved too tender for the climate 

 of Norfolk ; whilst all the varieties of 



Arbor vitas, juniperus, yew, box, Cupressus, 

 and most of the cheap and well-known 

 coniferas, have stood unharmed. Many 

 other of the newer and more expensive 

 evergreens have also been reported hardy 

 by Mr.Hibberd and others, to whose articles 

 tlie reader may refer if he wislies to add 

 to the above list, my present purpose being 

 more particularly to recommend the use 

 of the Berberis aquifolium in the room of the 

 laurel. H. Howlett. 



GAEDEN AND GEEENHOFSE WOEK EOE NOVEMBEE. 



AuKicuLAS to be placed in their winter 

 quarters, be kept clean, and have plenty of 

 air. 



Bulbs not yet planted to be got in 

 without delay ; the soil to be in good tilth, 

 and well manured. 



Camellias are now in fine bloom in 

 many places, and only need moderate pro- 

 tection to keep them gay. But as they are 

 not yet wanted, those showing colour must 

 be retarded as much as possible to keej) 

 them back till the chrysanthemums are 

 over. 



Chrysanthemums to have plenty of 

 water, and no more liquid manure. By 

 keeping the backward plants out to the 

 latest moment which it is safe to do so, 

 they will come in usefully as a succession 

 to keep the conservatory gay till after 

 Christmas. 



CiNEBAP.iAS coming forward must have 

 attention, or some may be lost through 

 damp. Give plenty of air, and place the 

 forwardest in the house near the glass. 



Dahlias to be stored safe from frost 

 and damp. Be sure the roots are correctly 

 talli> d. 



i^ Evergreens to be planted should be 

 got in at once, before planting deciduoiis 

 trees, as it is now full late for them. 



Fuchsias done blooming to be left out 

 as long as possible, to harden the wood, 

 and those for specimens next year to be 

 started gently as soon as they have shaken 

 ofi" their leaves, preparatory to repotting in 

 a month's time. Standards must be kept 

 slightly on the move all winter to make 

 sure of them. 



Geraniums potted from the borders to 

 be pruned in, but not severely, suflEicient 



only to remove the soft sappy growth, as 

 severe pruning would cause them to grow 

 again too quickly. Those for special pur- 

 poses and for early bloom should be cut in 

 close, and put in bottom -heat for a month. 



Hardy trees of all l^inds may now be 

 replanted ; and in ordering fruit-trees, re- 

 member the first customers have the first 

 pick of straight stem and good heads ; there 

 is nothing gained by delay. The places 

 where trees are to be planted should be 

 deeply stirred as soon as vacant to air the 

 soil before planting. 



Kitchen Garden will need frequent 

 clearing of dead leaves and rubbish, and 

 the more frequently the soil can be turned 

 vsfhile unoccupied the better. 



Eose stocks to be planted at once. 

 Reject all the gray hard-bai-ked briars ; the 

 best are those witli formidable spines and a 

 greenish bark. 



Scarlet salvias may be kept in bloom 

 a considerable length of time, in a warm 

 light place in the conservatory, especially 

 if rather pot-bound, and kept in vigour 

 with manure water. 



Vines breaking to have air cautiously, 

 as a chill may result in disease of some kind 

 hereafter. If red spider appears on vines 

 planted inside, give the roots a libeial wa- 

 tering, in addition to the other means of 

 eradication, a vigorous growth will pi"ove 

 as powerful a preventive as any special 

 applications of Gishurst, etc. ] 



Violets potted now, by taking up 

 strong runners, will bloom early, and be of 

 service. Use plenty of charred rubbish to 

 lighten the compost, which should be rich. 



Wall trees to be pruned, and as much 

 good wood as possible laid in. 



