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Eoyal bybloemen is the second and sixth in rows 76, 77, 78, 79, 80; 

 Pilot, the ever-to-be-remembered Jloiuer, first and seventh in rows 6, 7, 

 8, 9, 10. Of course, the scarce kinds do not so abound ; my Ar- 

 lettes, Gems, Kings (Strong), Salvator Eosas, Venuses, Charles 

 Brown (late Brown s Polyphemus), &c. &c., may perhaps be found 

 but once or tAvice, still they are dealt with on the same principle as 

 their more plentiful though no less aristocratic compeers. 



I invite the inspection at flowering-time of all whom my arrange- 

 ment may interest ; not without some hope that a visit may, if not 

 repay, at least settle .the point whether, on the score of change or 

 novelty. Tulips in Groups may not be worth entertaining by those 

 who, like myself, have for years trodden the same monotonous road, 

 and from which perhaps it may be few will care to swerve. Come, 

 I. say, one and all, and judge for yourselves of the effect of Tulips in 

 Groups. 



John Edwards. 



CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 



Auriculas. These will require more moisture now that they are 

 throwing up their trusses of bloom, but give plenty of air. Cover 

 carefully during frosty nights; being in a growing state, they are 

 much more likely to be injured in March by frost than at any pre- 

 vious time. If some of the varieties appear to be throwing up their 

 bloom too early for the exhibition, remove such to a shady northern 

 aspect ; this will give a better head of bloom at any given time. Clean 

 the glass if it has become dirty from covering up during winter. 



Carnations and Picotees. The soil having been prepared, frosted, 

 well-turned, and kept dry as directed, and the pots having been 

 washed, potting for bloom may be proceeded with, commencing with 

 strong-growing varieties, such as will stand a little bad weather, 

 wdiich we must yet expect to experience. Two, three, and some- 

 times four plants are put into a 11-inch pot — we prefer three — 

 and a pair of plants for 8-inch pots. In potting, press the soil 

 firmly with the hand. Plants of upright growing kinds, such as 

 Flora's Garland, Count Pauline, Mrs. Barnard, &c., require securing 

 at the time of potting, with neat small deal sticks; or the chances 

 are they will suffer before the time arrives for permanently staking 

 them. As long as the plants remain in small pots, in pits or 

 frames, look closely to watering them: the pots being full of roots, 

 they soon dry, and will suffer considerably from the March winds 

 if this is not attended to. Those that have a large stock, which 

 takes a considerable time to pot, or plant out for blooming, would 

 do well to remove their plants to a northern aspect, reversing the 

 frames, and plunging the pots, however temporarily, in ashes. By 

 remaining in a warm, southerly aspect at this season, the plants are 

 prematurely started into growth, and their bloom much weakened. 



Cinerarias. Late -struck plants should now be put into their 



