501 GARDEN MANAGEMENT. 



1554. Flower-borders, shinibberies, grass and gravel walks, now require the- 

 most vigilant attention ; the borders should be gone over with the hoe 

 and rake ; all weeds being raked off, and straggling shoots either re- 

 moved, shortened, or tied down, and dead footstalks and flowers removed. 

 In shrubberies prune oflf all exuberant branches, keeping up a dwarf and 

 full foliage, and watering where required. Grass walks and lawns require 

 mowing once a week or fortnight, accordino: to its growth, keeping it short, 

 thick, and even, and choosing dewy mornings for the operation ; the walks 

 rolled clean, and free from weeds ; lawns poled occasionally. 



1555. Autumnal Bulls, such as colchicums, narcissuses, Guernsey lily, and 

 amaryllis, may still be planted in borders, beds, or pots, in light sandy loam. 



1556. Florists' Floicers. — Carnations and Picotees should now be layered, 

 but without shortening the grass. "Where seed is required, pick off all decay- 

 ing petals, to prevent damp injuring the pods. If not wanted for seed, cut 

 down the stems. 



1557. Dahlias now require constant watering and attention to tying out 

 lateral shoots, removing superfluous ones, and relaxing the ties. Stir the soil, 

 but not deeply, and give special attention to seedlings, selecting those worth 

 preserving, and throwing away worthless varieties. Attend to the training 

 and thinning of the shoots of dahlias : place small inverted pots, with a little 

 dry moss in them, on the top of stakes, for a trap for earwigs. 



1558. Hollyhocks require the same attention as to staking and selecting. 



1559. Pinlcs. — First-struck pipings may now be planted out, potting a 

 quantity in order to fill up vacancies which may be caused from the ravages 

 of the wireworm, &c. Make pansy-beds. 



1560. Clean and prepare tulip-beds, and arrange the plants in their drawers^ 

 discarding stained varieties, and adding new ones in their place. 



§ 3.— Mixed Flotver and Kitchen Garden. 



1561. The early crops of Celery should be carefully examined for slugs 

 before earthing-up ; if any appear, a sowing of lime or soot will remove them i. 

 a piece of ground may still be prepared for a late crop, as directed in previous- 

 months. Cardoonsvf'iW soon require earthing-up ; Asparagus-heds should bekepfe 

 well cleai'ed of weeds, and the seedling beds, if any, kept clear by hand- weeding. 

 Peas and Beans are gradually coming on : let them be sticked and earthed- 

 up betimes : and as they appear, let the haum disappear with them. Early 

 Horn Carrots should be sown on a sheltered south aspect. In some situations 

 Onions will be ready to harvest, and require timely attention ; taking care- 

 that they are thoroughly matured and dry before storing away. A good' 

 breadth of Turnips should also be sown on a piece of spare ground. 



1562. Supposing that the principal quarters are already occupied by savoys, 

 Brussels sprouts, broccoli, Scotch and other kales, as directed in the previous- 

 months. Broccoli may still be planted in an open quarter. Attention shouldi 



