52 ALPINE OR ROCK PLANTS. 



AUTUMN TKEATMENT. 



IN August, ripening seeds must be looked after and 

 gathered, and the more minute sorts sown, as already 

 directed. 



The main collection must be still watered plenti- 

 fully, until the weather becomes cooler and more 

 moist. If there are any plants which could not be 

 divided in Spring, being too small, this may now be 

 done successfully. 



Both during the Summer, and at this season, the 

 Rockery must also be looked after, and the plants, 

 walks, and pond, kept free of weeds. About the 

 end of September the latter may be cleared of leaves, 

 grass, stems, &c., &c., by cutting them away with a 

 scythe fastened to a pole ; drawing them thence with 

 a rake, and wheeling them off to the compost heap. 



Towards the close of September, any of the more 

 rare and delicate Alpines may be placed within 

 the frame, as the weather will now be coming in 

 cold and boisterous. Avoid, however, putting the 

 sashes on, as this would only tend to cause damp, 

 and, perhaps, induce the plants to make additional 



