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AURICULAS and Polyanthuses, Carnations, Pinks, 

 &c., should be placed in their winter quarters, in a 

 dry, sunny, sheltered spot, but, at the same time, where a free circu- 

 lation of air can 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 Tigridia-s, let all the soil be retained that will 

 adhere, and allow them to be preserved therein ; it will gradually dry, 

 and they will be preserved very perfect. Chrysanthemums grown in 

 the open ground, and required for blooming in-doors, should be taken 

 up as entire as possible, 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 imme- 

 diately ; it is bad policy to put off a single day longer. Already we 

 have had frost which has injured the tender things, in some places very 

 severely ; it is very probable a sudden and severe visit will soon occur. 

 All plants like light ; place them as near to the glass as convenience 

 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. 



Roses may be planted by the middle of the month ; they will strike 

 fresh root before the severer weather occurs, and bloom better next 

 season. In the excellent work on the Rose, by Mr. Paul, issuing in 

 monthly parts, are the following remarks on soil and manure; he 

 agrees with Mr. Rivers on the utility of burnt earth, especially in 

 heavy soils, or where it is not well drained : — " Earth may be burnt 

 at any season of the year. It has been the custom here, for some 

 years, on the decline of spring, when the operations of pruning, graft- 

 ing, &c., are ended, instead of suffering the rough branches to lie 

 about, presenting an untidy appearance, to collect them in a heap. A 

 wall of turf, about three feet high, of a semicircular form, is then built 

 round them. The branches are set on fire, and, when about half burnt 

 down, sea-weeds, and such rubbish as collects in every garden and will 

 not readily decompose, are thrown on the top, and earth is gradually 

 cast up as the fire breaks through. 



" During the first two or three days great care is requisite to keep 

 the pile on fire. Here is the point where many fail ; they allow tlie 

 flame to break through and expend itself before the heap is thoroughly 

 kindled. Constant watching is necessary at this juncture. As the 

 fire breaks through, a layer of bushes and weeds should be added, and 



