90 THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
As the walls can be bung on either side of the tree, it follows that where such walls 
are in use the cultivator has in every case the choice of two aspects. In the par- 
ticular case under consideration, the walls were eight feet in length and six feet high 
from the ground line. They were constructed by Mr. John Overall, of 16, Shackle- 
well Lane, Kingsland; but as the invention is not patented and the construction 
demands no special skill, any village carpenter could do the work at a cost quite 
trifling compared with the cost of brick walls. 
THE GARDEN GUIDE FOR MARCH. 
1 will not praise the often-flattered rose, 
Or, virzin-like, with blushing charms half seen, 
Or when, in dazzling splendour, like a queen, 
All her maguificence of state she shows ; 
No, nor that nun-like lily which but blows 
Beneath the valley’s cool and skady screen; 
Nor yet the sun-flower that, with warrior mien, 
Still eyes the orb of glory where it glows; 
But thou, neglected wall-fiower, to my breast 
And muse art dearest, wildest, sweetest flower! 
To whom alone the privilege is given 
Proudly to root thyself above the rest, 
4s Genius does, and, from thy rocky tower, 
Lend fragrance to the purest breath of heaven. 
Dovusnzpay. 
THE FLOWER GARDEN, 
The principal of garden plants that will bloom in the course of the month are 
the Marsh Marigold, Calthapalustris, fl_pl. ; Winter Snow-flake, Lenojum vernum ; 
Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum arabicum; Crocuies, Snowdrops, Forget-me- 
nots, Polyanthuses, Aubrietias, Fritillarias, and Squills. Herbaceous plants ought 
to have attention this month; the borders should have a slight dressing of 
thoroughly decayed manure, and be carefully pricked over with a fork. Plants 
required to be increased may now be take up and divided, and replanted. Pinks, 
Picotees, Carnations, Pansies, Hollyhocks, Phlox, and Pentstemons that have been 
preserved in cold frames during the winter, should be planted in their respective 
quarters about the middle or end of the mouth. All kinds of half-hardy’ and 
hardy annuals for summer flowering must be sown as early this month as the state 
of ground will permit. In wet, cold soils the sowing must be deferred until next 
month, as the seeds run a risk of perishing thus early ; mark the places where they 
are sown, and thin out immediately the plants are large enough to handle. Roses 
should be pruned about the third or fourth week of this month; if done earlier a 
risk is run of having the first bloom injured, aud probably destroyed. 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
This is a most important season in this department, for the kitchen supplies are 
ruled throughout the whole year by the way the operations are conducted now. 
Continue to turn up every quarter directly it becomes vacant. In light warm 
soils get in the main crops of potatoes towards the end of the month. In cold damp 
soils, the middle of next mouth will be preferable. Sow and make new beds of 
asparagus, Sow for main crops Borecole, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoons, Car- 
rots, Cauliflowers,C hervil, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas, Radishes, 
Savoys, Scorzonera, Spinach, and Turuips. Plant Globe and Jerusalem Artichokes ; 
clear the former of dead leaves and protecting material. Make fresh plantations 
of horseradish, rhubarb, and shalots, if not already done. Pot-hecbs may now be 
sown and propagated by divisions, offsets and slips, and fresh beds planted. The 
soil should be in a dry workable condition when the various crops are sown and 
planted ; it is better to wait a few days than to tread upon the ground when pasty. 
FRUIT GARDEN, 
Pruning and training must be completed, and grafting commenced. Cuttings 
of gooseberries and cuirants may still be put in with every reasonable chance of 
