126 PLANTING EVERGREENS. \_Octobtr. 



forming low ornamental hedges. There is likewise C. j. 

 alba, a fine blush variety of the same habit, and both are 

 of the hardiest nature. 



Double Primroses, Polyanthus, Daisies, &c. Any of 

 these that were planted in shaded situations in spring, and 

 have been preserved through the summer, should have for 

 their farther protection a bed well sheltered from the north- 

 west, in which they should be planted four inches apart. 

 Give them a few sprinklings of water in the morning, and 

 have a temporary frame of rough boards put together to 

 place over them during the severity of winter. The frame 

 may be covered with the same in place of glass, which 

 must be kept over them while they are in a frozen state. 



Any other plants that are in the ground, which are in- 

 tended to be protected with frames through the winter, 

 ought to be immediately lifted and potted, and treated as 

 directed for all new-potted plants. 



GRASS AND GRAVEL WALKS. 



The former should be trimly cut and well rolled this 

 month, that they may appear neat all winter. Never allow 

 decayed leaves to lie any time upon them, as they are apt 

 to rot out the grass. The latter should be divested of every 

 weed, and receive a firm rolling. Clear them at all times 

 of leaves and other litter. These, if on a declivity, and 

 have not a firm substantial bottom, will be subject to be cut 

 up with every heavy rain. A break should be put in 

 every twenty, forty, or eighty feet to throw ofF the water. 

 A strong plank will answer perfectly well, but in such 

 situations we would prefer grass walks. 



PLANTING EVERGREENS. 



This month is the best period in autumn to plant these 

 shrubs ; and where there is a great extent to be planted, it 

 would be advisable to do a part of it now ; but we give the 

 preference to April, which see for directions. 



