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3 coy fine open weather has been favourable to the 2% 
blooming of the Chrysanthemums in the open air; % 
where the flower beds require to be ornamented after these flowers are 
cut off, provision must be made by dwarf kinds of evergreen shrubs 
in pots, such as Lauristinus, Mahonias, Box, Rhododendron, &c. Tulips, 
Anemonies, &c. not yet planted should be done immediately. The 
single varieties are highly ornamental as early spring flowers ; they 
may be had cheap. Any spring flowering plants should now be 
planted, such as Gentianella, Hepatica, Draba, Aconites, Crocus, &c. 
Frorist’s Frowrers.—Auriculas, Polyanthuses, &c. must be pro- 
tected from overhead wet, and have all air possible in dry weather. In 
severe dry frosty winds protect from such. Keep the soil just moist. 
Carnations, Picotees, &c. require similar attention. Pinks in beds, 
keep soil pressed properly around the stems. A few sticks pricked 
among the shoots prevent the plants being twisted off. So in reference 
to Pansies. Beds of Hyacinths, Tulips, &c. require attention in pro- 
tection should weather be severe; the surface, too, carefully stirred. 
Ten-week Stocks, Mignionette, &c. in pots for spring flowering, should 
be kept free from frost, and not be over-watered. Fuchsias and tender 
Roses, &e. in open beds should have mulch over the roots. Protect 
the stems, &c. of any tender tall growing roses, or other plants, with 
branches of evergreen firs, yew, furze, &c. Protect newly-planted 
tender shrubs over the roots, and from being twisted by wind. Sweet 
Violets plant in every direction near walks, rooms, &c., especially 
have plenty of the lovely varieties of Crocus, Snowdrop, &c. near the 
house. Protect Chrysanthemums from frost, or the suckers will be 
injured by frost. Hollyhocks now planted bloom much more vigorous 
than if delayed till spring. Hot-beds, &c. for forcing flowers should 
be prepared. Suckers of Roses should be taken off. Now, too, 
Roses should be planted, if they are to bloom well next season. Dahlia- 
seed must be kept secure from wet, the roots too from being injured by 
frost or damp, so as to be mouldy. 
IN THE FORCING STOVE. 
The ornamental and fragrant flowers for winter decoration, should 
regularly be introduced, such as Roses, Gesnerias, Heliotropes, 
Cirreeas, Cinerarias, Cactus, Eranthemums, Scarlet Geraniums, Gar- 
denias, Hyacinths, Crocuses, &c. (See lists in Calendars of former 
volumes.) 
IN THE GREENHOUSE, &c. 
Only give as much water to this class of plants as will just keep the 
soil moist (not wet), and let it be given in the morning. Admit air 
freely, so as only to keep frost out. Do not allow Chrysanthemums 
