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21 at. The same. 18 34. 



22nd. The same. 20 14. 



23rd. Potted Anemone Japonica from root cuttings 

 put in on the 21st nit. 22 18. 



2Uh. Again potted off Verbenas and Roses in large 

 quantities, and filled up the place occupied by them in 

 the bench with cuttings. 19 24. 



25th. The same. 20 18. 



2Gth. Weather is steady and moderate, which is taken 

 advantage of to ship plants to all parts of the country. 

 Packing is done securely, so that almost every case is re- 

 ceived in safety. See Chapter on Packing. 20 22. 



28/A. All operations but firing and watering nearly 

 suspended, in consequence of all hands being occupied in 

 getting up orders and packing. 18 24. 



2Qh. Potted off Passiflora ccerulea from root cut- 

 tings. Potted off in two-inch pots Delphiniums and 

 Lobelias that had been pricked out in shallow boxes on 

 the!7thinst. 22 28. 



30th. Continued to pot rooted cuttings of Verbenas, 

 Geraniums, etc., filling up the space by fresh cuttings 

 as soon as cleared. 16 12. 



31st Finished staking Roses to-day. Second sowing 

 of Cabbage and Cauliflower in seed house. 8 16. 



FEBRUARY. 



1st. " Plunged " Roses in greenhouse benches that 

 have been taken from cold pits, in refuse hops to the 

 rims of the pots. We find this a great saving in water- 

 ing, besides keeping the roots in a uniform condition of 

 moisture conducive to healthy growth. 8 16. 



2nd. The same. 8 16. 



3rd. The same. 6 4. 



4/i. The same. Zero 6. 



bth. Cleared the benches of Eupatorium, Steria, Car- 



