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IN THE FLOWER GABDEN. 



WHERE flower beds require to be ornamented after the M- 

 summer flowers are cut off", provision must be made $■' 

 by dwarf kinds of evergreen shrubs in pots, such as Lauristinus, 

 Mahonias, Box, Rliododendron, &c. Tulips, Anemones, &c., not yet 

 planted slioiild be done immediately. The single varieties are highly 

 ornamental as early spring flowers ; they may be had clieap. Any 

 spring flowering plants to make a show near the dwelling-liouse should 

 now be planted, such as Gentianella, Hepatica, Draba, Aconites, 

 Crocus, &c. 



Florist's Flowers — Auriculae, Pofi/anthuses, &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. 

 Caniatio7is, Picotces, &c., require similar attention. Pinks in beds, 

 keep soil pressed properly around the stems. A few sticks pricked 

 among the shoots prevent tlie 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 overwatered. Fuchsias and tender 

 Roses, &c., 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 Ciirjsanthemums 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, Cir- 



roeas, Cinerarias, Cactus, Eranthemums, Scarlet Geraniums, Gardenia.s, 



Hyacinths, Crocuses, &c. (See lists in Calendars of former Numbers.) 



IN THE GREENHOUSE, Ac. 



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 Chrj'santhemums 



