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IN THE FLOWER GARDEN. Bs 
Porpub recent fine weather would allow for the planting 
out in beds, &c., half-hardy as well as the tender 
annuals, Heliotropes, Pelargoniums, Verbenas, Petunias, Celsias, Zin- 
nias, Stocks, &c. ; but any omissions should be attended to at once. 
We have frequently called the attention of our young readers to the 
desirability of paying strict attention to the judicious arrangerients of 
flowering plants, as regards height and harmony of colouring. It is 
true that, of late years, this subject has become a matter of study 
amongst gardeners, and great changes for the better have taken place 
in this respect ; still we are far from supposing that we have arrived 
at perfection. Always bear in mind—if beauty, order, and effect are 
desired—that attention to this, next to a well laid-out flower garden, 
is essential to their full developement. In producing well-arranged 
contrasts, the different shades of colour must be as distinct from each 
other as possible: for instance, white should never be placed in con- 
tact with yellow, or deep blue with crimson; but white forms a good 
contrast with blue or red, blue to orange, yellow to purple or vivlet, 
dark crimson to light blue, and scarlet should be placed near those 
which have a profuse green foliage, as red and green form the best 
contrast. Orange and violet do well. Greenish-yellow and rose con- 
trast well. 
The only attention now required with such is to water freely, being 
eareful it does not pass off, tie up, &e. Pinks and Carnations will 
require due care in securing, and by the middle of the month pipings 
_ of Pinks may be taken off, and towards the end layers of some early 
Carnations be made. Thin away extra flower buds. Dahlias will 
require securing, and thin out the shoots, so as only to retain about four 
or five. Stop the leading stem, to give support to the side ones. 
Cuttings will soon strike root. If the weather be dry, water duly, a 
good supply at once: a portion of mulchy manure, spread over the 
roots, is very beneficial. Seeds of Sweet Williams, Canterbury Bells, 
Scabious, &c., should now be sown for next year’s blooming. Auricula 
and Polyanthus must be kept in a shady, but airy place. Prepare the 
compost for re-potting in next month. Sow seed as early as ripe. 
Pansey seed also sow. (See Articles on, &c.) 
New Fiowers.— Let attention be given to hybridizing, with a view 
to obtain improved varieties. Roses—maggots often infest the buds ; 
carefully examine and destroy. Green fly, too, stop at first by fumi- 
gation, &c. (See Articles on.) Chrysanthemums: young plants 
should be prepared for the autumn. Violets for next year’s blooming, 
attend to beds of, &c. (See Articles upon.) 
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