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and cut iu the same manner as a vine, leaving only one or two eyes of the 

 new wood. The first season it flowered very sparingly, but last spring, at 

 this time, it was covered with a profusion of blossoms, even before the leaves 

 were fully expanded : aud it flowered a second time in the autumn. The 

 present unusually cold season appears to have retarded it, but it gives pro- 

 mise of many flowers. It is merely planted in common garden loam, and 

 suffered to remain unprotected during the winter, but as soon as it shows 

 signs of returning vegetation, a wollen net is placed over it every evening to 

 guard it during the frequent night frosts, and is not removed until the sun 

 has some power in the morning. H. F. 



FLOR1CULTURAL CALENDAR FOR MAY. 



Plant Stove. — Very litile fire-heat will now be required, only applying it 

 in cold weather. The plants will progressively require an increase of air and 

 water. If any want an increase of pot-room, it should be attended to as early 

 as possible ; otherwise, if not watered frequently, the foliage or flowers will 

 be liable to suffer, turn brown, or fall off the plant. Keep the plants free 

 from decayed leaves, moss, &c. Frequently stir the surface of the soil. 

 When any casual irregularities in form occur, prune or tie the shoots as 

 required. It is a good time for propagating by cuttings, suckers, seeds, &c. 

 placing them in moist heat. 



Tender or Stove Annuals. — When it is desired to have sora;> plants to 

 bloom late in autumn, as Balsams, Cockscombs, Browallis, &c, seeds should 

 now be sown, and the plants potted off into small sized pots, as soon as they 

 are large enough, using a rich soil. 



Greenhouse. — During the early part of May, a few frosty nights general- 

 ly occur; in consequence of which, it is advisable not to take out the general 

 stock of plants before the middle of the month, or even in cold situations, 

 before the 25th. Whilst the plants, however, remain in the greenhouse, let 

 them have all the air that can be given, during the day, and at nights it no 

 appearance of frost. Particular attention will now be required to afford an 

 ample supply of water to free-growing kinds of plants. Frequently syringe 

 them over the tops at evening, just before sun set. If any of the plants be 

 attacked with green fly, or any other similar insects, apply a sprinkling of 

 tobacco water, diluted with water, by adding to one quart of the liquid five 

 of water; in applying which to the plants, syringe them at the under as 

 well as upper surface of the leaves: a repetition will rarely be required. 

 This mode of destroying the insects is far preferable to fumigation, no 

 injury being sustained by it, even if applied in a pure state, The liquid 

 can be obtained of tobacconists at lOd. or Is. per gallon. Inarching Orange 

 or Lemon trees may still be performed. It is a good time for increasing 

 plants by cuttings, striking in moist heat. Greenhouse annuals — as Salpig- 

 lossies, Globe Amaranthuses, Balsams, &c— -should be encouraged by a little 

 warmth, aud shifted into larger pots, early in the month; so that the plants 

 may make a show, to succeed the removal of the general collection of green- 

 house plants. Cuttings or suckers of Chrysanthemums should now be taken 

 ofl'^if not done before. Triverania coccinea plants should be potted singly 

 into a light rich soil and be forwarded in the stove, and repotted as they 

 advance in growth, not too much at a time, but as root room appears neces- 

 sary. Lobelias for the greenhouse should be similarly treated, as to 

 potting, &c. 



Flower Garden. — Continue to protect beds of Hyacinths, Tulips, &c. 

 Carnations in pots should be encouraged by manure water, &c, in order to 

 grow them vigorously: care in striking them will be required. By the mid- 

 dle dl the k uionlh, half-hardy annuals — as China Asters, Marigolds, &c— - 

 may be planted out in the open borders. Some of the best kinds may be 

 potted, as done to the more tender sorts. Many kinds of greenhouse plants 



