. IN THE TLOWER GAEDEN. 



,S> TTOLLYHOCK seeds should be collected, and the 



' XI flowering stems be cut down in order to the pro- 



duction of offsets, either to obtain an increase of soon, or for blooming 

 several shoots together next summer. Noio make new plantations of 

 these noble flowers. Auriculas and Polyanthuses, Carnations, Pinks, 

 &c., should be placed in their winter quarters, in a dry, sunny, sliel- 

 tere<l spot, but, at the same time, where a free circulation of air cau 

 be admitted on all proper occasions. The surface soil must be loosened, 

 and a slight sprinkling of fresh compost be spread over it. Any plants 

 out in the open beds, as Lobelias, &c., should be taken up and potted 

 for winter preservation in pits, frames, &c. In taking up the bulbs of 

 Tigridias, let all the soil be retained that will adhere, and allow them 

 to be preserved therein ; it will gradually dry, and they will be pre- 

 served very perfect. Chrysanthemums grown in the open ground, and 

 required for blooming in-doors, should be taken up as entire as pos- 

 sible, and be potted with due care ; they will bloom fine. All tender 

 kinds of plants, as Scarlet Geraniums, Verbenas, in fact every kind 

 requiring winter protection, should be housed immediately ; it is bad 

 policy to put off a single day longer. Already we have had strong 

 frost which has hindered the tender things in some places ; (our Dahlias 

 were most severely damaged by frost on September 3rd and 4th. — 

 Conductor.) It is very probable a sudden and severe visit will soon 

 occur. All plants like light ; place them as near to the glass as con- 

 venience will allow, the farthest off" the worst. Tender Roses, grown 

 out of doors, should have protection over the roots, &c., or be taken 

 up and housed. (See Calendar for October, 1848, relative to soil, 

 planting, &c.) 



Dahlias, — Let the crown of the roots be covered, heaping a few 

 inches deep of soil around the stems. Beds of Pansies may be made. 



Shrubs of all kinds may now be planted. (See remarks in our 

 September Calendar.) 



Roses now planted soon push new roots, and become well esta- 

 blished before winter, the soil being somewhat warm excites the roots 

 immediately. Such plants will bloom well next season. 



Shrubs, &c., for Winter Bloom. — Such as are to bloom early 

 Should be gradually prepared, potted immediately, if required, and by 

 tlie middle of the month introduce such as are desired to bloom by 

 Christmas into the house or ])it. The kinds which are well deserving 

 such attention are Roses, Honeysuckles, Jasmines, Azaleas, Kalmias, 



