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found that red is opposite to green, purple to yellow, and blue to 

 orange. By continuing tlie same process through another circle, we 

 shall have twelve different shades of colour, aud so on indefinitely. It 

 may be mentioned that white is substituted for green, than which it 

 answers the purpose better ; for white being merely the absence of 

 colour, it may be used to separate any two discordant colours. In 

 applying these principles, a different application must be made when 

 the flower-garden is on turf; in which case the warm colours or tints, 

 as reds and yellows, ouglit to prevail : but wlien on gravel, blues and 

 greens should predominate. Mr. Elliott followed tliis by examples of 

 how linear, or circular, or massing, or zone arrangements of colours 

 might be disposed of; and observed that notes should be taken in 

 autumn of those things which suit best, and concluded by giving a well- 

 selected list, with the colour and height of the flowers (adapted for tlie 

 plan represented), for an autumn display." — George ISPEioen, Sec. 



ON THE TREE MIGNONETTE. 



BY A FLOWER GARDENER. 



This plant, in blooni during winter and early spring season, is a most 

 valuable one, and is well deserving the attention t)f every amateur 

 florist who has the means at command, and of every gardener to secure. 

 One certain mean by which that may be realized is to grow it, as it is 

 termed, to a Mignonette Tree ; that may be accomplished by the 

 following simple process of culture : — 



In the spring season a sufficient number of plants should be raised 

 from seeds. The plants do not bear removal well. I have found it 

 best to sow a few seeds into each thumb-pot ; and when the plants are 

 up, thin all away but one. As they progress, remove them entire into 

 48-sized ones, then 32's, and finally 24's. Keep them in a frame, so 

 that easy control may be appropriated to them, and their growth be 

 promoted. The principal stem must be secured to a neat stick ; and 

 as side shoots push forth, pinch them off close to the main stem, to the 

 heiglit it is desired the plant shall finally be. A very especial point, 

 too, is to remove, at the earliest period, all infant blossoms, till the 

 head of shoots is properly formed. Bj^ attention to .sowing at a dif- 

 ferent period, or by stopping the side shoots later, plants in vigour 

 may be secured at successive times. 



At the autumn, the plants so prepared should be taken into the 

 greenhouse, &c., placing them in light situations, and as near to tlie 

 glass as circumstances Avill allow, and where it will bloom profuselj-. 

 There is a variety of this plant, which is more vigorous than tlie 

 original ; when it can be obtained it is desirable : when once secured, 

 it may readily be perpetuated. By so small a degree of attention, this 

 universally esteemed plant may be formed into beautiful ornamental 

 plants, and obtain a half shrubby character, and be a deliglitful winter 

 iidiabitant for sitting-room, conservatory, or the greenhouse. A liberal 

 drainage should be given, and a rich turfy loam, prepared a year by 

 chopping, &c., with an equal portion of well-rotted vegetable mould 

 for it to grow in ; not a sifted but chopped compost. 



