tors, nnd kocp tlio atmosplipro oharpod at all timos with sufficiont moisture. Water always 

 in tli<' moritiu!.', and liavc a tank inside tlie house tliat tlie water may he of tlie same tem- 

 perature. Never apply water until it is absnUitely necessary, and .see that it passes freely 

 throuv'h the soil ; tlie contrary will indicate deticient drainai,'(^ 



Mu<h di»i)ends upon tlie arrant^'ement of the ])lants. There is always a trartn end in all 

 greenhouses, where the lire enters, wliich can be kept \ip a few detrrees above the ojiposite 

 end. Plants of a tender kind, or those in a growing state, should be j)laced there : luculiaa, 

 lesehenaultias, epiidiyllums, torenias, kalosanthus, &c., comprise some of the former ; while 

 heliotropes, jiriniulas, geraniums, roses, &c., will require warmth to keep them growing and 

 flowering. Krieas, epacris, acacias, hoveas, polygalas, and others such should lie kept as 

 cool as i)0ssihle. Caniellias, azaleas, and, indeed, all other plants that are in flower, will 

 require more water than thosi! in a state of rest. 



The proper application of water shouhl receive every attention; much depends upon it at 

 this season more csjiecially. Pelaj-goninms, calceolarias, and cinnerarias should bt^ shifted 

 into larger pots, and kept on the front shelf near the glass, to prevent etiolation of the young 

 stems, which injures their flowering properties. Young plants for the flower garden should 

 he frequently topped (by pinching out the points of the shoots), to render them stO(^ky and 

 strong. 



Trop.-eolums, a beautiful class of greenhouse climbers, require to be kept rather dry and 

 near light. Mignonette in pots requires to be carefully attended to bring it to pcifection ; 

 little water and plenty of light will keep it flowering. Keep under cover a supply of soil for 

 potting; that produced from rotted turfs will answer all purposes, using sand, charcoal, or 

 any similar material to maintain a constant porosity. There is no necessity for mixtures of 

 peat and other nostrums, in the way of soil for cultivating ]>lants in pots. The best plant 

 growers are not so particular about the chemical constitution of the soil as its mechanical 

 condition. 



Fumigate twice a month with tobacco, to prevent the green fly from gaining a livelihood 

 on the i)lants. 



Flowick (takdex. — But little can be done here at present. Manure and composts may be 

 applied, and the walks repaired if necessary. Geometrical gardens cut on the lawn should 

 be carefully studied, with a view of arranging the plants to the best advantage, and ascer- 

 tain th(! kinds and quantities required. Much taste and skill may be displayed in the com- 

 bination and harmonious arrangement of various colored flowers in this description of 

 garden. 



Pleasurk Grounds axd Shrubbery. — Contemplated improvements should be fully matured 

 and studied before commencing active practical ojierations. Most of our rui'al places evince 

 this want. It may safely be asserted that no permanent improvement will ever give satis- 

 faction unless the whole arrangement is previously determined upon, even to the most 

 minute details. But how often is it thought about ? Let our expensive and unexpressive 

 plpdsurc (jroundfi: (by courtesy so called) answer. Study the features of the locality and its 

 connection with surrounding scenery, and follow Nature's promptings, which are always 

 visible to the tasteful eye. 



" But learn to roin 

 Thy skill within the limit she allows ; 

 (Jreiit Nature scorus contrul ; she will not hear 

 One beauty foreign to the spot or soil 

 She gives thee to adorn ; 'tis thine alone 

 To mend, not change her features. Does her hand 

 Stretch fortli a level lawn ? ah, hope not thou 

 To lift the mountain there. Do mountains frown 

 Around ? ah, wish not there the level lawn." 



Let everything that can be done to facilitate spring operations bo proceeded with ; make 

 roads and walks, and dig out and prepare the ground for trees. Wliere this cannot be done, 

 mark out the direction of the former, and insert stakes into the intended positions of the 

 latter, and write the name of the tree on the stake. This will be found a great assistance 

 when the hurried season of planting arrives ; and, above all things, prepare an ample heap 

 of suitable compost to plant with, that your luxuriant anticipations may the sooner be 

 realized. William Saunders. 



