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operations the planting of deciduous trees and shrubs, root-pruning, 

 and planting of fruit-trees, the turning up of all vacant quarters in 

 the kitchen garden, and the lifting and storing of all root-crops. In- 

 doors the pruning of vines and fruit-trees, and the cleaning of 

 forcing-houses, and otherwise making them ready for starting early 

 in the new year, should be proceeded with when the weather is 

 unsuitable for outdoor work. 



riiOWES GARDEJf. — Hyacinth and other bulbs should be planted 

 as soon as possible, for. although moderately-good flowers may be 

 had from bulbs planted at Christmas, they will be inferior to those 

 produced by bulbs of a corresponding quality planted two or three 

 months earlier. This is also a good season of the year for taking up, 

 dividing, and replanting lilies of all kinds. They are now beginning 

 to make fresh roots, and will not feel the shift so much as when 

 disturbed in the spring. Push on the planting of deciduous trees 

 and shrubs as fast as possible, so as to have theni in their places 

 before the rains cool the earth too much. When the weather 

 renders it necessary to take up the dahlia-tubers, cut the stem 

 down to within six or nine inches of the ground ; and, after taking 

 them up carefully, place them in a cool dry place, where they will 

 be secure from frost. Take up and divide herbaceous plants, keep 

 them out of the ground as short a space of time as possible, and take 

 advantage of the opportunity for digging the ground up deeply, and 

 applying a dressing of manure, or fresh soil, or a mixture of both. 

 Frequently sweep and roll the lawns and paths, to give them a 

 fresh and bright appearance; and carefully preserve the fallen leaves 

 for rotting down to leaf-mould. 



GREENnousE. — The plants available for decorating this structure 

 during the month include Acacia corymbosa, Coronilla glauca, 

 Correa pulehella. Chrysanthemums, Chimonanthus fragrans, Cytis- 

 sus Atleeanus, Camellias, Erica gracilis autumnalis, E. catfra, Epacris 

 nivalis compacta, Jasminum nudiflorum. Gruard against a damp 

 stagnant atmosphere, and water the plants carefully. When the 

 atmosphere appears damp and stagnant, light a fire in the morning 

 of a fine day, and open the ventilators at the same time, to enable 

 the impure air to escape, and admit a fresh supply to take its place. 

 Remove all decayed leaves, and train into shape Azaleas and other 

 plants that need that attention. Keep Ericas, Epacris, and other 

 plants of a like nature, at the coolest end of the house, and such 

 things as Chinese Primulas and Cyclamens at the warmest end. 

 Gold and Silver Zonal and Show and Fancy Pelargoniums must be 

 kept in a temperature of nbout 40° or 50"" near the glass, and 

 sheltered from cold currents of air. 



Stove. — Reduce the temperature of this structure to an average 

 of CO", with fire-heat alone, and a rise of five degrees with the aid of 

 sun-beat. Keep the atmosphere much drier than hitherto, and 

 water early in the morning. Orchids with fleshy pseudo-bulbs, like 

 the Cattleyas, require just sufficient water to keep them fresh and 

 plump ; but the Vaudas, and others of like habit, will require 

 rather more. Encourage winter-flowering plants by placing them 

 in the warmest corner of the house. 



