THE CARNATION MANUAL. 55 



Pot such reserves firmly in 60-pots, and keep 

 comparatively close for ten days in a cold frame, 

 until root action has commenced, after which they 

 may be put for the winter wherever room can be 

 found for them, their only requirements being- 

 plenty of light and air, and protection from heavy 

 rains and snow. No cold will hurt them so long 

 as they are kept dry. Water only when absolutely 

 required, keeping the foliage dry. 



They may be covered overhead with mats if 

 frost is very severe, but onust always have air. 

 Commence a careful watch among the new layers 

 and the seedlings for signs of the Carnation 

 maggot. This Avill require for the next two or 

 three months incessant watchfulness and care; it 

 is the worst enemy of the Carnation, and if 

 not attended to may cause irreparable damage. 

 (See remarks on this subject in the body of the 

 book.) 



OCTOBER. 



Complete the taking up of the layers. This 

 should be finished by the middle of the month, 

 or at latest by the end of the third week. 



NOVEMBER. 



During this and the following month there is 

 but little to be done to Carnations in the open 

 border. 



