264 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



Pbntstemon gbntianoides var coccineus.— This splendid kind has been 

 raised by Mr. Lowe, of the Clapton Nursery, from Mexican seeds, and of 

 whom we procured plants, being so superior a variety. The plant is as 

 hardy as P. gentianoides, and blooms as profusely ; it deserves a place in 

 every flower garden. 



FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER. 



All greenhouse plants should now be housed without delay, and air admit- 

 ted, except when it is frosty. The plants should not be watered in the even- 

 ing, but in the early part of the day, so that tbe damps may be dried up 

 before the house is closed, as they are during the night prejudicial to the 

 plants. The soil in the pots should frequently be loosened at the surface, 

 to prevent its forming a mossy or very compact state. 



The plants of the Cactus that have been kept in the open air during the 

 summer, may be brought to bloom successively, by taking such as are desired 

 to bloom immediately into the heat of a forcing pine house. Other plants 

 to bloom afterwards, should be kept in a greenhouse protected from the 

 frost. 



The plants of the Calceolaria that have been grown in the open borders 

 during the summer months, should now be taken up and potted, afterwards 

 kept in a cool frame, or cool part of the greenhouse, being careful not to 

 give too much water, just sufficient to keep the soil moist will only be ne- 

 cessary. 



The Chinese Primroses that have been grown in the open borders, will re- 

 quire to be taken up. 



The plants of some of the Chrysanthemums that are grown in pots, and 

 taken into the greenhouse, will be found to have pushed a number of suckers. 

 If the ottsets are wanted for the increase oi tbe kind, it is advisable to pinch 

 off the tops, so as to prevent their exhausting of the plant to the weakening of 

 the flower. If the offsets are not wanted, it is best to pull up the suckers 

 entire. Attention will be required to uaterint.', as the roots absorb much if 

 given. If the plant is allowed towilher.it checks the flowers, whether in 

 bud or expanded. And so much do we admire this handsome genus of flow- 

 ers, that we are fully pursuaded their beautiful blossoms, exhibited in form 

 and colour, will most amply repay for any labour that may be bestowed on 

 the plants. 



Tbe Dahlia seed, if not cut off by frost, will now be perfected. They are 

 best retained in the heads as grown, spread singly, where they will not be 

 liable to mould, and kept in a dry, but not loo hot a situation ; being thus 

 kept in the chaff, tbe small seeds will not shrivel, but be kept plump. The 

 roots will now require taking up, if not done last month. 



Dutch roots may in this month be successively planted, (see Articles on in 

 former numbers. 



Fuchsias and greenhouse plants intended to be inured to the open air, will 

 require to have protection at the roots, &c. 



Tubers of Commellinas, and bulbs of Tigridias, should be taken up and 

 preserved dry through winter. 



Newly planted shrubs in exposed situations should be secured to stakes, 

 Herbaceous border plants may still be divided and replanted. 

 In taking and potting greenhouse plants &c. that have been grown in the 

 open ground during summer, dn not head them down entire as it would cause 

 a production of fresh shoots, which being weak, from the season of the year, 

 often perish during Winter, it is best to head them only partially. 



Plants of Rhododendrons, Persian lilacs, Azaleas, Roses, &c. intended to 

 force into bloom by Christmas, should immediately be taken in for the pur- 

 pose. 



Neapolitan Violets should be placed in a cool frame to get into bloom early. 

 As should be done too with pinks, &c. 



