DIRECTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT 



OF THE 



FLOWER GARDEN, SHRUBBERY, AND GREENHOUSE, 



FOR EVERY MONTH IN THE YEAU, 



Chiefly the result of many years' experience. 



THE FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY. 



January. 



Bulbs of every description, which were planted in the 

 autumn, should be preserved from frosts, and especially 

 snow; but curious Hyacinths and Tulips should be 

 covered either with mats, straw, old tan, or coal ashes, if 

 with tan or coal ashes, it should be removed as soon as the 

 bulbs make their appearance ; but if with mats the beds 

 should be hooped, and the mats thrown over, but be 

 careful in open weather to give plenty of air. 



Bulbs which have been put into glasses should be 

 removed from the windows if the weather is severe, espe- 

 cially at night, and they should never be set on the chimney- 

 pieces until they are in flower, as the shade will draw them 

 up weak, but let them have as much sun as you can, as 

 that will materially nourish them and forward their growth, 

 and before the water is changed, which should be once a 

 week, let it stand two hours before you use it in a room 

 where there is a fire, otherwise the roots will be chilled. 

 Never use spring water to any plants if it can be avoided. 



