IP SPECIAL attention is now requisite to see that the 

 ■^ proper quantities of plants, seeds, &c., are in due ^ 

 course of preparation for the summer display. Plans of 

 flower-gardens, &c., shotild be sketched on paper, and the appropriate 

 regulations for future arrangement and plants required be put down ; 

 this attention is of much assistance. 



IN THE FLOWER GARDEN. 

 Last month was the best time for grafting shrubs, ornamental kinds 

 of trees, as Thorns, Limes, &c., but any late-growing kinds that have 

 been omitted may still be done ; the earlier the better. The increase 

 of Shrubs, &c., by layering, should be done as early as possible, such 

 as Rhododendrons, &c. 



Annuals, hardy, such as Clarkia, Nemophila, Larkspur, &c., may 

 be sown in the open bed. The best method of sowing the small seeds 

 in patches is to have a quantity of finely-sifted soil, spread a portion 

 where desired ; after scattering the seeds, sprinkle a proportionate 

 portion over, and then press it closely upon them, which will assist a 

 more early and certain vegetation. If strong frost occur, it is advisable 

 to cover a garden-pot over during the night, aud remove it in the 

 morning. Seeds of Bie?i?iials, too, should now be sown in beds, such 

 as Hollyhocks, Sweet Williams, Scabious, Canterbury Bells, &c. 

 Also seeds of Perennials, as Phloxes, Campanulas, &c. Finish plant- 

 ing out Biennials and Perennials, and dividing large patches of border 

 plants. Hollyhocks must be put in immediately ; water them as soon 

 as planted. Newly-budded trees, that is those budded last season, 

 should be looked over, and if any portion of the stock be pushing 

 shoots, they m\ist be rubbed off, so that the entire strength should go to 

 the new shoot engrafted. 



Auriculas. — Give air freely on all suitable occasions, to prevent 

 the flower stems being drawn up weakly. They must, however, be 

 protected against strong wind, dust, and frost especially. The blossoms 

 will soon be opening, no water must be allowed to fall upon them, and 

 they must be shaded from hot sun by canvas. A stage of shelves 

 inclosed in a wooden frame or similar provision, having the bottom 

 shelf two feet or so high, and gradually rising, &c.,also to be properly 

 shaded, is an erection indispensable to showing them to advantage. 



Polyanthuses, too, require similar attention to the Auriculas. 

 Neither kinds should be allowed to droop for want of water; and the 

 stems, if by casualty they are too weak to sustain the truss, must be 

 supported b)'^ a neat stick, &c. 



Pinks. — If beds of them were not made in autumn, and omitted, too, 



