48 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



repotted iu rich compost in April, reducing the old ball of eaith carefully, and 

 replacing with new soil. After shifting, it would be of great use to the plants 

 if the convenience of a glass case could be had in which to make a dung-bed 

 that the pots mijiht be plunged in; this would cause the plants to shoot 

 vigorously, both at the toots and tops. Repot Amaryllis, &c. Tender and 

 small kinds of plants should frequently be examined, to have the surface of soil 

 loosened, and a portion of fresh soil added to the surface, decayed leaves taken 

 away ; or if a portion of a branch be decaying, cut it off immediately, or the 

 injury may extend to the entire plant and destroy it. Gloxinias, Acliimeues,&c, 

 now beginning to push, should be potted. 



Auriculas should immediately be top-dressed, takingoff old soil an inch deep, 

 and replacing it with new rich compost; give air freely when dry weather. 



Bulbs, as Hyacinths, &c, grown in water-glasses, require to be placed in an 

 airy and light situation when coming into bloom. The water will require to 

 be changed everv three or four days. The flower-stem may be supported by 

 splitting a stick at the bottom into four portions, so as it will fit tight round the 

 edge of ihe glass at the top. Beds of Hyacinths, will require attention if severe 

 weather occurs, also beds of Tulips must have the bulbs protected from the least 

 touch of frost, as also the tender spike, or the bloom will be injured so as to be 

 notched, &c. Water-]) oof cloth covers over hoops, &c, do best. 



The seed of Calceolarias should be sown at the end of the month, and be 

 placed in a hot-bed frame, also cuttings or slips be struck, as they take root 

 freely now. 



Cuttings of Salvia*, Fuchsias, Heliotropes, Geraniums, &c, desired for plant- 

 ing out in borders or beds during spring and summer, should he struck in moist 

 heat at the end of the month, in order to get the plants tolerably strong by May, 

 the season of planting out. 



Dahlias. — Dahlia roo's. where great increase is desired, should now be potted, 

 or partly plunged into a little old tan in the stove, or a frame, to forward them 

 for planting out in May. As shoots push, take them off when four or five 

 inches long, and strike them in moist heat. Seed should be sown either in pots 

 or upon a hot-bet. Pots or boxes with seed placed in a warm room near light, 

 and admitting plenty of air to the plants when up, will succeed well. 



Ranunculuses and Anemones should be planted by the end of the month. 

 See articles in former numbers. 



Herbaceous Perennials, Biennials, &c, may be divided about the end of the 

 month, and planted out where required. 



Mignonette, to bloom early in boxes or pots, or to turn out in the open borders, 

 should now be sown. 



Rose Trees, Lilacs. Pinks, Hyacinths. Polyanthuses, Narcissus, Honeysuckles, 

 Persian Lilacs, Primroses. Rhorloras. Persian Inses, Sweet Violets, Cinerarias, 

 Hei aticas, Aconites, Jasmines, Azaleas, Lily of the Valley, Correas, Gardenias, 

 Cyclamens, Guelder Roses, &c, should regularly be brought in for forcing. 



Tender Annuals. — Some of the kinds, as Cockscombs, Amaranthuses, &c, 

 for adorning the gieenhouse in summer, should be sown immediately. 



Ten-week Stocks, Russian and Prussian Stock*, &c, to bloom early, should 

 be sown immediately in pots, placed in a hot-bed frame, or be sown upon a slight 

 hot-bed, also some other of the tender kinds, to prepare them strong for early 

 summer blooming, and for entire beds of a sort. 



Protect the stems of tender plaitts with Furze branches, &c. The stems of 

 tender climbing Roses are screened by such precaution. 



Chrysanthemums must be kept iu a cool frame, free fiom frost, but admit air 

 to prevent them drawing up. 



Cineraria seed should now be sown. 



Carnations. &c, may now be potted singly; they must be protected from 

 severe frost, and from damps ; admit dry air, &c. Pinks are liable to injury 

 from worms, to prevent it, make the soil firm round the stems. 



Pelargoniums, lor showing, &c, should now have a final repot. (See articles 

 in previous numbers.) 



Lobelias, forward the old plants, and as early as consistent pot suckers singly 

 into pots for beds, specimens, &c. 



