2S8 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



The glutinous substance remaining not only kills those it is applied to, but 

 prevents others returning there. 



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

 and lor 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. Chrysanthemums 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 ; aud 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'. Keep them in a cool and airy part of the greenhouse or 

 pit. Whilst in a cool and moist atmosphere, the shoots will often push at the 

 underside numerous rootlets. Where such are produced, the shoots should be 

 taken off and potted; they make fine plants for next season, and are easier pro- 

 pagated now than at any other season. 



Auriculas and Polyanthuses will require plenty of air in fine weather, and 

 but little water. The like attention will be required to Carnations, Pinks, &c, 

 kept in pots. Dahlia roots should be looked over, to see if any are moulding or 

 likely to damage. Let the roots be dry before 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 Piccotees should be placed in a situation where 

 they may have a free air, and be raised above the ground. If they are under a 

 glass case, it will be much better than when 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 undistributed, reduce them to a suitable size 

 by cutting them round with a sharp spade. When it is wished to have a vigorous 

 specimen, 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 or 

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

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

 cover at night, will answer well. Tender evergreens, newly planted, would be 

 benefited by a little mulch of any kind being laid over the roots. 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 not injured 

 by wheeling. 



REFERENCE TO PLATE.; 



Smith's Dr. Coke Pink. — This very superb Rose-petalled Pink was raised by 

 Mr. John Smith.Faversham, Kent; and is considered to be equal, if not superior, 

 to any other of its class. We recommend it to the notice of every admirer of 

 this esteemed flower. The specimens sent us were most distinct in colour, pure 

 white and a dark regular lacing, and of a desirable size. 



Bassett's Miss Molesworth Pansy. — Was raised by Mr. Thomas Bassett, 

 the Priory, Bodmin, Cornwall. It is very singular in the contrast and regularity 

 of its colours, of fine form, and ranks among the best we have seen, deserving a 

 place in every collection. Mr. Bassett has the kind to dispose of at a very 

 reasonable price. 



Silverlock's Black Knight Pansy. — This is the best intense dark Pansy 

 we have seen, having every desirable property, and deserves to be in every col- 

 lection. It was raised by Mr. H. Silverlock, Nurseryman, Chichester, Sussex, 

 who has plants to dispose of at a very reasonable price. 



