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OCTOBER. 



OF PLANTING VARIOUS BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS 

 ROOTS. ' 



FROM the first of October to the middle of November 

 is the best period for a general planting of bulbs, corns, 

 and tubers, which,, if the ground has been prepared, as 

 formerly directed, will now be in readiness. We will 

 give the names and descriptions of a few of the leading 

 sorts. 



Jinemone hortetisis. The cultivation of this tuber has 

 been attended with less satisfaction than any other floral 

 plant that has been introduced into this country. The 

 general failure may, in part, be attributed to the very infe- 

 rior roots annually sent from Holland, which rarely arrive 

 in good order, and those that do grow, are very discourag- 

 ing, never making a tuber sufficient for another year's 

 planting. Several hundred varieties are cultivated in 

 England with great care and complete success. They are 

 planted in a deep rich soil, using a considerable portion of 

 cow manure and decomposed leaves, covering the crowns 

 of the roots about two inches. The tubes are flat, but the 

 eye from whence the flower-stem arises is apparent on one 

 of th.e sides, which must be laid uppermost. During the 

 severity of winter, they should be protected by a frame, 

 and have a sprinkling of very dry leaves strewn among 

 them. 



Crocits. There are upwards of one hundred varieties 

 of this vernal flower in cultivation, attended with universal 

 success. They delight in rich soils, and may either be 

 planted in beds or rows, at least two inches deep, and six 

 inches from row to row they seldom require removal ; 

 every three or four years will be sufficient. They can be 

 purchased at from seventy-five cents to two dollars per 

 hundred, according to quality. When they are done 

 blooming, the foliage should riot be removed till perfectly 

 decayed. 



Fritillaria, or Crown Imperial. See last month. 

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