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they are potted. Heaths will now require shifting. All newly potted 

 plants should be kept rather close for a time, but they should have air 

 freely when the weather is fine. Guard against cold currents of wind. 

 Soft-icooded Plants. — Specimen Fuchsias will now require liberal 

 supplies of water. Stop any loose straggling side shoots that may be 

 taking the lead. Shift scarlet Pelargoniums intended for decorating ; 

 also Cupheas, Heliotropes, Salvias, &c. ; start Dielytra spectabilis. 

 Hydrangeas are very little grown in the country, which has often been 

 a matter of surprise to us, as they are grand objects, are very easy to 

 grow, and last a considerable time in flower. Indeed, by having a 

 good stock of plants, and introducing a few at a time into heat, they 

 may be had in flower eight or nine months in the year. 



HolhjJwcks. — As it is a month before these can be planted out with 

 advantage, re-pot any that are getting pot-bound. Transplant seedlings, 

 and continue to put in cuttings for late bloom. 



Kitchen Garden. — There must be no delays, no procrastination, no 

 putting off till to-morrow. Every advantage should be taken of 

 favourable weather to get in crops of all descriptions. The actual con- 

 ditions of the ground now, will, in great measure, depend on the 

 trenching and ridging it received in October and November. The 

 principal crop of Onions should be got in as soon as the ground is in a 

 fit state ; the best sorts are — white and brown Spanish, James' 

 Keeping, Globe, and Deptford. The principal crop of Parsnips should 

 also be got in as soon as possible, and towards the end of the month the 

 principal crop of Carrots should be got in. Sow Parsley, Spinach, 

 Early Horn Carrots, and Early Dutch Turnips. Sow Radishes every 

 two or three weeks. Sow Lettuces of sorts, CauUflowers, also Wal- 

 cheren and Early Cape Broccoli. Sow the main crops of Brussels 

 Sprouts, also Savoys and Borecole. Sow Leeks ; sow Peas and Broad- 

 Beans twice during the month ; sow herbs of sorts. When the soil 

 and weather are favourable proceed with planting Potatoes ; plant Ash- 

 leaved Kidneys in rows from two feet to two feet six inches apart ; you 

 can then plant Brussels Sprouts, Borecole, and Broccoli between, and 

 the Potatoes will come off before the plants get any great size. Plant 

 out in mild weather the Peas and Broad Beans raised in pots and boxes ; 

 rod the Peas as soon as they are planted. Plant, if not already done, 

 Artichokes, Rhubarb, Seakale, Asparagus, and Horse-radish. Plant 

 out of frames Cauliflowers and Lettuces. Plant out Cabbages and fill 

 up vacancies in the autumn-planted ones. Strawberry plants laid in 

 in nursery beds since the autumn should now be planted out on some 

 good land. Keep a keen look-out in frosty weather, and protect all 

 tender growing crops. Cut Box edgings, and clean walks, and get 

 every place into as good order as possible. 



Pansies. — Plant out such as have been wintered in pots. Top-dress 

 autumn-planted beds, and plant out any late sown seedlings that have 

 been wintered in pans. 



Pelargoniums. — What an exciting time for the exhibitor ! By the 

 end of the month he will see if his plants will be in flower by the first 

 show, or not. If east winds prevail, the " May " plants must be fired 

 a little, but this must be done with judgment. Watering, giving air, 



