290 DIRECTIONS FOR EACH MONTH. 



The last week in this month if the weather is dry and 

 open, sow the hardy Annuals, such as Larkspurs, Flos, 

 Adonis, &c. See the list under the head " Hardy 

 Annuals." 



The beginning of the month plant the choice Ranun- 

 culuses and Anemonies, if not planted in October. 



If Hyacinths and Tulips have made their appearance, 

 they should be covered with mats supported by hoops. 



Sow some Mignonette in pots, and put them into the 

 hotbed with the tender Annuals, to blow forward. 



The latter of the month sow Ten-week Stocks in a 

 warm border. If the weather is open, fill up vacancies 

 in the Shrubbery, dig them over, and rake them for 

 the season. 



Any plants in pots, in the Garden, should have the 

 earth removed about an inch deep, and supplied with fresh, 

 this will greatly encourage their growth. 



Give Carnations, Pinks, and Auriculas plenty of air in 

 tine mild days. 



Be particular in picking off all decayed leaves from the 

 different plants, as they are sure to infect others. 



Evergreen hedges where wanted may now be made, 

 such as Holly, Yew, Laurel, Bay Privet, &c. 



The latter end of the month will be a proper time to 

 shift plants into larger pots, if required ; but it frequently 

 happens that persons put their plants into too large pots, 

 which often prevent their blowing. 



When you make choice of your trees or shrubs, see that 

 they are young and healthy, and never make choice of large 

 plants, unless for any particular purpose, as the middling 

 sized plants are much more likely to grow than the large ones. 



This is the best season to sow Polyanthus and Auricula 

 seed. 



