DIRECTIONS FOR EACH MONTH. 291 



THE GREENHOUSE. 



February. 



Give fresh earth to the plants, and pick off all the dead 

 leaves. 



When the weather will serve, make a point of letting iu 

 fresh air to the plants, as it will help to keep them healthy ; 

 but the windows should not be open after four o'clock. 

 Be cautious not to let in frost or fog. Water must be 

 given sparingly this month, and the chill taken off. 



THE FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY. 



March. 



The beginning of this month make a moderate hotbed, 

 to receive the seeds of the less tender Annuals, such as 

 Africans, French Marygolds, &c. See the list, under the 

 head " less tender Annuals.' 1 



Shelter choice flowers from frost, too much wet or cold 

 winds, but especially snow, as that frequently rots the 

 plants sooner than any thing. 



Give a little fresh earth to herbaceous plants in pots. 

 Sow a full crop of Hardy Annuals the beginning of this 

 month, and also the seeds of Biennials, such as Sweet 

 Williams, &c. See the lists under their proper heads. 



If not done last month, plant all hardy Perennials, 

 such as Rockets, &c. ; but let this work be done early in 

 the month if not, the blooms will be weak. 

 Finish planting Box and Thrift for edgings. 

 If the choice Carnations and Pinks were not potted last 

 month, it ought not to be deferred longer. A good rich 

 loam is the best for them. 



