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THE GAEDEN GUIDE. 



Bar.— 29'92. 

 Thkr.— 57, 39, 461. 



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Rain. — 1*6 in. 

 Wind.— N.W., N.E. 



Gbeenhousb Flowebs. — Acacia longi- 

 folia, magnifica, and pulchella ; Aphelexis 

 rupestris grandi/lora ; Blamlfordia Cun- 

 ninghamii ; Ghorozema cordata, splendent; 

 Dielytra spectabilit; Dracoph i/llum gra- 

 eile ; Erioxtemon neriifolium ; Leschenaul- 

 tia biloba; Pimelia Hendersonii ; Poly- 

 gala Dalmaisiana ; Statice prqfusa. 



Garden "Flowers. — Alysnim saxafile ; 

 Aubrietia grandiflora, and grceca ; Wall- 

 flowers, Cheirathus cheri ; American Cow- 

 slip, Dodecathi on integrifoliu ; Gentian, 

 Gentiana acanlis ; Scorpion Grass, Myo- 

 sotis alpestris, and paluslris ; Primrose, 

 Primula acaulis, vars. : P. cortutoides ; 

 Catchfly, Silene pendula. 



The Weatheb. — As in last month, we rarely have southerly or westerly winds in 

 April, and when the weathercock points N.E. the blast is keen and cold, with a metallic 

 sky and brilliant sunshine. It is a trying month ; sharp night frosts frequent, with 

 sleet for rain, and occasional sudden changes from blustering Boreas to sighing 

 Zephyr. 



Flower Gaeden. — The planting of evergreens should be completed early this 

 month. Stakes must be put to newly-planted trees, to keep them iirm, and prevent 

 their being loosened with the wind. A good thick mulch over the roots will be of 

 immense service. Water, if necessary, and prune evergreens. Sow seeds of bien- 

 nials and perennials, and annuals for late blooming ; thin out those already up, and 

 transplant or throw away. Finish dividing and planting herbaceous plants. Support 

 the flower-stalks of pinks and carnations with neat sticks. Get in readiness the 

 beds for ordinary " bedding stuff," dahlias, etc. Box, thrift, Stachys lanata, and 

 other plants for edgings, may be planted, if done early in the month. Walks should 

 be thoroughly rolled, to make them firm for the summer ; and grass plots dressed, to 

 give everything an air of neatness and order. 



Gkeenholse. — Very little fire-heat must be itsed here now. Give plenty of air, 

 to prevent the plants drawing, and shade during the bright sunshine, to enable the 

 flowers to retain freshness as long as possible. Plants of all kinds will now require 

 increased supplies of water, those in flower must not be allowed to suffer for the 

 want of this element, or the flowers will soon drop. Sow primulas and cinerarias 

 for early bloom, and place the seed pans in a shady corner until the plants are up. 

 Lilium auratum, and the varieties of L. lancifoliura, will now require plenty of 

 ■water. Place in a cold frame, where they can be freely exposed to the air, previous 

 to being placed out of doors next month. This is much better than keeping them 

 coddling in the greenhouse all the summer. Cytisus should be pruned into shape 

 immediately they go out of flower, and directly they break, repotted. Autumn- 

 struck and old plants of fuchsias will require shifting into larger pots ; cuttings put 

 in in March will now want potting off. Keep the whole of the plants in a brisk 

 growing temperature, well syringed and pinched, as required. Kemove cinerarias 

 going out of bloom, if offsets are required, into a cold frame, and keep them properly 

 watered, when they will soon begin to start. Tender annuals for greenhouse work 

 must be kept potted on. Verbenas and petunias struck now, and grown on, will be 



Bulbous Flowers. — Wind Flower, 

 Anemone stellata fulgent, Arum arisarum, 

 and tenuifolium ; Fntillaria prrncox, and 

 trisiis ; Crimean Snowdrop, Galanthus 

 plicatus; Ifarcissus bifrons, and bulboco- 

 dium; Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum 

 umbellatum; Squill, Scilta italica; Wa- 

 chendorfia brevifolia; Tulips, Hyacinths, 

 and Anuryllis. 



Stove YuyvrY.n&.—Agalmyla staminea ; 

 Clerodendron Tliompsonii ; Francitea ex- 

 imea ; Ijiomea Learii ; Meyenia erecta ; 

 Ixoraamboyensis ; Hoyabella; Gloxinias; 

 Surlingtonia fragrant ;* Calanthe vera- 

 iifolia ;* Cattleya mossim,* and Skinnerii ;* 

 Cypripediu m barbatum* Dendrobiam Far- 

 nieri* and Paxtoni ;* Odontoglossum cer- 

 vardesi;* Oncidium ampliation majut* 



" As the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things 

 that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness 

 and praise to spring forth before all the nations." — Isa. Ixi. 11. 



