SELECTION OF PLANTS. 259 



Picta Formosissima, Is. 6d. 

 Paronica, 2s. 6d. 

 Queen Bess, Is. 6d. 



of Whites, 2s. 

 of Yellow, Is. 6d. 



Queen of Dahlias, 5s. 

 Rubra Compacta, 7s. 6d. 

 Scale's Invincible, Is. 6d. 

 Springfield's Rival, 3s. 6d. 

 Widnall's Perfection, 2s. 



DIRECTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF DAHLIAS. 



A hotbed should be prepared about the 25th of March, 

 and fine -sifted sandy soil should be spread over it to the 

 depth of four inches, the roots put on, and the tubers 

 covered with similar soil, being cautious to leave the crown 

 of the root uncovered. 



The plants should be secured from frost, and the shoots, 

 being advanced in growth to about three inches in length, 

 may be detached by means of a sharp knife, cutting 

 through the shoot immediately under the joint, nearest the 

 crown of the root. The shoots should be put into pots of 

 sandy loam, plunged up to the rim, and covered with a 

 glass, and shaded from the sun. Guard them from worms 

 and insects by ashes or lime siftings, as they are great 

 enemies to these plants. If a hotbed cannot be obtained, 

 place the roots in a warm south aspect in May, and secure 

 them by a hand-glass, guarding them from the mid-day 

 sun. 



If they are sufficiently rooted, they may be planted ou* 

 the beginning of June. 



The soil should be a good rich sandy loam. 



The caterpillars and earwigs must be watched every day, 

 as they are particularly fond of them. 



