398 THE GARDENER. [Sept. 



high keeping is an object. Lime-water may be applied to lawns 

 and walks where worms are at work. Two or three soakings in suc- 

 cession are necessary to be effectual. Mignonette may still be sown, 

 and plants growing should have plenty of air. Violets may now be 

 placed in frames on a gentle bottom-heat, which will cause them to 

 root freely ; a quantity of turf loam mixed with leaf-mould to place the 

 plants on, keeping their roots entire, then fresh soil placed over and 

 among them with the same care as if they were potted, is sure to 

 induce fresh roots to be thrown out. They may be planted pretty 

 close, but not crowded, watered with tepid water, kept close, and 

 sprinkled till they get hold of the fresh soil ; then abundance of light 

 and air is necessary for them. Plants potted now will be useful in 

 winter. Dutch bulbs may be purchased as early as possible ; sound 

 ones give the finest flowers ; good loam mixed with a little sand 

 and good rotten manure suits them. Three in G or 7 inch pots 

 make a fine show, when show only is desirable. When planting 

 them in the pots, the richest of the soil should be placed over the 

 drainage, and when the bulb is placed on the surface, a little sand 

 should be loosely placed below, so that the roots may be easily led 

 downwards. Tulij)s may be nearly covered with soil. Different 

 kinds should not be planted in the same pots, as they seldom flower 

 at the same time. I buy all my Hyacinths in threes, except a 

 number of the best to be grown singly — Tulips, Narcissus, Jonquils, 

 Scillas, Crocus, &c., by the dozen, hundred, or thousand, according to 

 their value or the quantity to be used. When bulbs are potted they 

 may be watered, the surface allowed to become partially dry, and then 

 the pots, arranged all in order, should be placed on coal-ashes, and the 

 surfaces covered with a few inches of fine ashes, sand, soil, old tan, or 

 any such material, to keep the bulbs in their place; we have seen 

 turf used for this purpose. Frequent attention is necessary to see that 

 the bulbs are not growing up weakly under the cover. The early 

 Roman Hyacinth and others for first display may be had in flow^er 

 early in November. The best of the bulbs which flowered last year 

 can be turned to good account by planting them rather thickly in boxes 

 and pots ; and when in flower, a few Ferns or any other graceful plants 

 may be placed thickly among them. Though the flowers are poor, the 

 effect is good. Chrysanthemums in the open borders should be potted 

 without delay. When they are lifted with good balls, fitted nicely 

 into their pots, kindly soil placed round the roots, carefully watered 

 and kept in the shade for a short time, they will never show signs of 

 flagging. Those in pots must not be neglected, but have regular 

 attention, as formerly advised. All structures which are to be filled 

 with plants during winter should now be thoroughly washed and 



