ATTENTION is now requisite to see that the proper jg 

 quantities of plants, seeds, &c, are in clue course of J** 

 preparation for the summer display. Plans of flower- "F 

 gardens, &e., should be sketched on paper, and the appropriate regu- 

 lations 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 omitted 

 may still be done, such as Rhododendrons, &c. 



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

 still be sown in the open bed. Seeds of Biennials, too, should now be 

 sown in beds, such as Hollyhocks. Sweet "Williams, Scabious, Canter- 

 bury Bells, &c. Also seeds of Perc?inials, as Phloxes, Campanulas, 

 &c. Finish planting 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 must 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. The blossoms will soon be 

 opening ; no water must be allowed to fall upon them, and they must 

 be shaded from hot sun. A stage of shelves enclosed in a wooden 

 frame, or similar provision, having the bottom shelf two feet or so high, 

 and o-radually rising, &c, 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. 



Pinks. — If beds of them are required, make them immediately. A 

 loamy soil, made of turfs a few inches thick, and well rotted, with an 

 equal portion of old decayed cow-dung, is admirably adapted for their 

 growth. It should be nine inches deep, and have a good drainage below. 

 The plants must be removed with as much of the ball of soil as pos- 

 sible, and be planted six inches apart. High raised beds are not bene- 

 ficial, except in low, wet situations. Autumn-planted beds should be 

 top-dressed with a little rich soil, and the plants be made firm in their 

 places; a few small sticks stuck around amongst the shoots will prevent 

 twisting off. 



Ranunculuses and Anemonies. — When the plants are risen an 

 jnch or two high, have the soil pressed closely around them with the 



