CHARACTER OF A POLYANTHUS. [April. 



CARNATIONS, PINKS, &c. 



If any of these were omitted to be shifted last month, 

 or planted out according to directions therein given, let it 

 be done forthwith. Where they are still protected with 

 frames, give them plenty of air, keeping the sashes entirely 

 off during the day, keep the pots perfectly free from weeds, 

 and give the foliage frequent sprinklings with water. 



Polyanthus and Primroses will be exhibiting their beau- 

 tiful flowers. They require the same treatment, and de- 

 light in moisture and a shaded situation. Do not sprinkle 

 them while in flower, and keep them clear of weeds or 

 decayed leaves, never exposing them to the sun. They 

 are very hardy, and, where required, may be planted in 

 very shady situations, for they will suffer more from the 

 influence of the sun's rays than from frost. Those plants 

 in pots in general that have been protected in frames, and 

 are destined for the borders, should now as soon as possible 

 be planted in their destined situations, having nothing to 

 fear from chilling winds or frosts after the middle of this 

 month, except in uncommon seasons. Those that are to 

 be kept in pots, if not repotted, do it immediately, and give 

 regular supplies of water. 



CHARACTER OF A POLYANTHUS. 



The pips large, flat, and round, with small indentures 

 between each division of the limb, dividing the pip into 

 heart-like segments edged with bright yellow ; the edge 

 and the eye ought to be of the same colour, the truss to 

 consist of not less than five full-blown pips, supported on a 

 strong stem, standing well above the foliage. 



POLIANTHUS TUBEROSA FLORE PLENO. 



This very popular bulb, generally known as Tuberose, 

 has been cultivated in England upwards of two centuries, 

 whence we no doubt have received it, and now can return 

 those of our production to supply their demand. The 



