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vigorous growth, and growing rapidly would soon make a most magnificent 

 object. 



2. Tecomu janninoidei. (Synonym Bignonia jasminoides.) This most , 

 beautiful flowering plant has bloomed in the collection of Messrs. Chandler, 

 Vauxhall, London, where we saw it this Summer. It is a highly ornamental 

 plant, for the conservatory or greenhouse, where grown as a climber or 

 trained to cover a space.it would produce a beautiful effect. The plant is of 

 quick growth when established, and in every account merits a place in every 

 conservatory or greenhonse. 



FLQRICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER. 



Plant Stove. Roses, Honeysuckles, Jasmines, Persian Lilacs, Azaleas, 

 &c. required to bloom from January, should be brought in early in the pre- 

 sent month, the plants should be placed at first in the coolest part of the 

 house, never allow them to want water. Pots or boxes containing bulbous 

 rooted flowering plants as Hyacinths, Narcissuses, Persian Trises, Crocuses, 

 &c, should occasionally be introduced so as to have a succession of bloom. 

 All stove plants will require occasionally syringing over the tops in order to 

 wash off any accumulated dust from the foliage. Cactus plants that have 

 been kept out of doors or in the greenhouse, should occasionally be brought 

 into the stove for flowering. 



Greenhouse. As much fire as will barely keep out frost will be necessary 

 and for the purpose of drying up damp arising from foggy nights, or from 

 watering ; all possible air should be admitted in the day time, but mind to 

 keep the plants from damage of frost. Chrysanthemus will require a very 

 free supply of air, and a good supply of water ; by the end of the month 

 many will be going out of bloom, such should be cut down and, if any kind 

 be scarce, the stalks may be cut in short lengths and be struck in heat, always 

 cut the lower end of the cutting close under the joint. If greenhouse plants 

 require watering, or syringing, over the tops, let it be done on the morning 

 of a clear day when air can be admitted, and towards evening a gentle fire 

 heat should be given. 



Flower Garden. — Be careful to protect beds "of what "are technically 

 called Florists Flowers, should severe weather occur. Calceolarias that were 

 cut down and repotted last month will require attention, not to water too 

 much or they will damp off, kjep them in a cool and airy part of the green- 

 house or pithouse. Auriculas and Polyanthuses will require plenty of air in 

 fine weather, and but little water (see page 25) ; the like attention will be 

 required to Carnations, Pinks, &c, kept in pots. Dahlia roots should be 

 looked over, to seeif anything are moulding or likely to damage, let the roots 

 be dry if they are laid in heaps. Newly planted shrubs should be secured, 

 so that they are not loosened by the wind. The pots of Carnations and Pico- 

 tees should be placed in a situation where they may have free air, and be 

 raised above the ground ; if they are under a glass case, it will be much 

 better than if exposed to the wet and severity of the winter, or many will, 

 in all probability, be destroyed. Where it is desirable to leave patches of 

 border flowers undisturbed, reduce them to a desirable size by cutting them 

 round with a sharp spade. When it is desirable to have a vigorous speci- 

 men, it is requisite to leave a portion thus undisturbed.^ Ten week stocks, 

 and mignonette, in pots for blooming early next spring to adorn a room er 

 greenhouse, must not be overwatered, and be kept free from frost. A cool 

 frame, well secured by soil or ashes at the sides, and plenty of mats or reed 

 covers at the night will answer well. Tender Evergreens newly planted, 

 would be benefitted by a little mulch of any kind being laid over their reots. 

 During hard frosts if additional soil be required for flower beds, upon grass 

 lawns, advantage should be taken to have it conveyed at that time, so that 

 the turf be net injured by wheeling. 



