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THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN aUIDE. 



able to the readers of the Flobal 

 WoKLD. My field of operations is 

 confiaed to a fevr yards of feace, on 

 which I cultivate a few choice climb- 

 ing roses ; nevertheless, the plan is 

 capable of the most extensive appli- 

 cation. 



Having fixed upon suitable posi- 

 tions, by bringing the branches of 

 the plant to be trained against the 

 wall or fence, I drive in tenter hooks 

 accordingly, their size being regulated 

 by the substance of the branches. I 

 next take some vulcanized India- 

 rubber bands (those about the dia- 

 meter of a shilling are the best), and 



placing one round the branch, loop 

 it back to the tenter hook. This is 

 not only much neater and cleaner 

 than the usual nail and shred, but 

 is much more quickly executed ; and 

 when the tree wants unnailing, it is 

 done in a moment, and the bands, 

 being taken care of in a dry place, 

 and being, moreover, waterproof, will 

 last for several seasons. I generally 

 choose them pretty stout. Their cost 

 is about Is. per 100. Many other 

 advantages attending this method of 

 training might be pointed out, but space 

 is valuable, and verbmn sap, etc. 

 Somerton. W. D. Paioii. 



APEIL, 1863—30 Days. 



Phases op thb Moon. — Full, 4th, 41i. 9m. morn. ; Last Quarter, 11th, Ih. 23m. 

 morn. ; New, 18th, 3b. 5m. morn. ; First Quarter, 26th, 4h. 8m. morn. 



