OARDENINO EXPERIENCE. 



increased my stock by adding Jaunc Dcsprez^ Ocant dcs Batailles, Bougcre, Solfularc, 

 La Rcine dcs Beiges, and some others. I concluded, also, to try my success with 

 some other flowers. I procured from a nurseryman a dozen Dahlias (his own selec- 

 tion), and a finer variety for so small a number I never saw. They made a growth 

 of from four and a half to seven feet, and were full of bloom from the middle of July 

 until the frost took them. The only trouble I had was to find stakes enough to keep 

 them supported. Pleased with my success, I next added a bed of Tulips. These 

 bloomed finely, and have been no trouble. Last spring I added a dozen Dwarf 

 Chrysanthemums of various colors, the selection of which I left to the nurseryman. 

 "With these, judging from the statement of "W.," in your June number, I must have 

 been unusually successful. The plants were received about the 10th of May, and 

 were planted in an open border, about two feet apart. During dry weather I watered 

 them freely, and occasionally pinched off the ends of the longest shoots. About the 

 middle of September, not finding pots sufficiently large, I put them into common 

 painted pails (boring the bottoms of course), and set them on the north side of my 

 cottage for a few days, until established. They began to bloom about the middle of 

 October, and from that time until the 10th of December w^erc a perfect mass of bloom 

 from the rims of the pots up. Upon several of the plants there were from 150 to 200 

 blossoms during the whole time. Such a magnificent display of Chrysanthemums 

 had never been seen in our village before, and they attracted much attention. Last 

 October I set out beds of Hyacinths, Narcissus, and Crocus. My good fortune 

 attended me with them. The varieties were splendid, and the bloom early and fine. 

 This year I have added to my collection a variety of Verbenas, Salvias, and Helio- 

 tropes. What success I may have with them is yet to be seen ; but, judging from 

 the past, I am confident of the future ; and those of your readers who are floral 

 " Know-nothings," as I have been, may be encouraged to try, and with every addition 

 to their flower department will find new pleasures and enjoyment. 



A word in regard to wintering Roses, having lost some by not giving them proper 

 care. One of the best plans I have found, and of the least trouble, is to turn them 

 down, throwing over them leaves or straw, and covering with two boards nailed 

 together at right angles. This keeps them dry and does not exclude the air. 

 Another is, to heel them in a cold frame, and cover slightly with straw or litter of 

 any sort. I have lost a number of choice plants by covering with tan bark and 

 boards — a plan which I have frequently seen recommended. 



The most splendid and constant blooming Roses I have, are Gea7it des Batailles, 

 Jaune Desprcz, Souvenir de la Malmaison, Lamarque, and La Heine des Beiges. I 

 have an Augusta that has given a few splendid flowers this season ; and if it proves 

 hardy, it will be the greatest acquisition to the family with which I am familiar. 



I notice that one of your correspondents inquires in reference to tan, spent tan, &c., 

 as a mulching for the Strawberry. Having used it with unvarying success for the 

 last three years, I am satisfied it is the best thing possible. I take the tan bark 

 which has been used at tanneries (it does not matter how soon after being rejected), 

 and cover the beds from one to two inches deep, being careful not to cover the crowns 



