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a matter of fact, it contains all the most beautiful kinds, from the new Odonto- 
glossum vexillarium to the old and well-known Dendrobium nobile. 
Of the collection of palms, greenhouse, and soft-wooded plants, space will not 
permit us to speak, but mention must be made of the splendid series of Achimenes 
and Gloxinias, and the beautiful Violas Mr. Williams has been instrumental ia 
introducing to cultivation. 
THE GARDEN GUIDE FOR APRIL. 
Fountain of light! from whom yon rising sun 
First drew his splendour ; source of life and love! 
Whose smile awakes o’er earth’s rekind'ing face 
The boundless b!ush of spring ; O first and best ! 
Thy essence, though from human sight and search, 
Though from the climb of all created thought, 
Ineffably removed; yet man himself, 
Thy humble child of reason, man may read 
The Maker’s hand, intelligence supreme, 
Unbounded power, on all his works imprest, 
In characters coeval with the sun, 
And with the sun to last ; from world to world, 
From age to age, through every clime reveal’d. 
Hail Universal Gooaness! in full stream 
For ever flowing 
Through earth, air, sea, to all things that have life ; 
From all that live on earth, in air, and sea. 
The great community of nature’s sons, 
To thee, first Father, ceaseless praise ascend, 
And in the general hymn my grateful voice 
Be duly heard, among thy works, not least, 
Nor lowest ; with intelligence inform’d, 
To know thee and adore: with freedom crown’d, 
Where virtue leads, to follow and be blest. 
Oh, whether, by thy prime decree ordain’d 
To days of future life, or whether now 
The mortal hour is instant, still vouchsafe, 
Parent and friend! to guide me blameless on 
Through this dark scene of error and of ill, 
Thy truth to light me, and thy peace to cheer. 
All else, of me unask'd, thy will supreme 
Withbhold or grant ; and let that will be done. 
Minton. 
THE FLOWEE GARDEN. 
THERE will be an abundance of flowers during the month in gardens where care 
has been taken to plant a goodly stock of spring flowering plants. Hyacinths and 
Tulips will be at their best, so also will be Alyssum saxatile, Primula cortusoides 
amena, Myosotis sylvatica, Anemone stellata fulgens, Primula acaulis, double 
and single Wallflowers and Silene pendula, all of which are valuable for massing 
to produce a display of colour in the flower garden during the spring months, The 
planting of evergreens should be completed early this month. Stakes must be put 
to newly-planted trees, to keep them firm, and prevent their being loosened with 
the wind. A good thick mulch over the roots will be of immense service. Sow 
seeds of biennials and perennials, and annuals for late blooming; thin out those 
already up, and transplant or throw away. Finish dividing and planting herbaceous 
plants. Box, thrift, Stachys lanata, and other plants for edgings, may be planted, 
if done early in the month, Walks should be thoroughly rolled, to make them firm 
for the summer ; and grass plots dressed, to give everything an air of neatness and 
order. 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Plant out cabbage and lettuce and cuauliflowers from the frames. Sow for main 
crops, beet, broccoli, cabbage, cardoons, carrots, celeriac, celery for late crop, chicory, 
endive, parsnips, salsafy, scorzonera. For successional crops—lettuce, radishes, 
cress, mustard, spinach, turnips, peas, and other vegetables; plant out crops from 
the seed beds when large enough, Keep the hoe at work among crops of all kinds, 
April. 
