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. -The same. 26 30. 

 . The same. 24 16. 



25th. Put in first Rose cuttings from young wood, of 

 some new sorts which are scarce with us. It is too soon 

 for the general crop. Finished thinning out and plung- 

 ing Roses. 17 22. 



2Qth. Put in cuttings of Lantana, Variegated Gera- 

 niums, etc. 



27th. The same. 24 30. 



28^. The same. 28 26. 



29th. First sowing of Tomato, Pepper, and Egg Plant 

 seeds in shallow boxes for spring plants, in a night temper 

 ature of 65. 22 20. 



MABCH, 1868. 



2nd. Put in first cuttings of Dahlias, new Chrysanthe 

 mums, new Fuchsias, etc. 12 10. 



3rd. Pricked off seedling Petunias in shallow boxes 1 

 inch apart each way. Sowed Verbena seeds in shallow 

 boxes ; as they germinate slowly, care is taken to cover 

 with finely-sifted leaf mould to the depth of of an inch, 

 and sprinkle daily, so that they never get dry. Tempera- 

 ture at night 60 to 65. Zero 4. 



4th. Began to put in Rose cuttings in quantity, care 

 being taken not to let the bottom heat exceed 65, with 

 an atmosphere of 10 or 15 degrees lower. See Propaga- 

 tion for further details. Zero 20. 



5th. The same. 



Qth. Potted off Pelargonium cuttings in fine order; 

 they will make fine, healthy plants by May. 16 33. 



7th. We are now shipping large quantities. 32 34. 



9th. Put in cuttings of all sorts in large quantities. 

 30_40. 



IQth. Second sowing of Tomatoes, Pepper, and Egg 

 Plant- seeds for succession. 32 30. 



