298 DIRECTIONS FOR EACH MONTH. 



those leaves which have grubs on them, and wash the trees 

 with a decoction of tobacco and sulphur. 



Seeds of any sort of flowers which are ripe should he 

 gathered, arid put in a place to get dry ; afterwards they 

 should be put into papers and marked, placing them in a 

 dry situation till they are wanted. 



Shrubberies should be frequently hoed and raked, to de- 

 stroy the weeds. 



Tulips, if out of bloom, should have their seed-vessels 

 broken off (except those you wish to save) as they weaken 

 the bulb. 



Be cautious now that no weeds remain to shed their seeds. 



Shade any bulbs that are in bloom from the full sun. 



Annuals, or any other plants which begin to rise, should 

 have sticks placed by them ; arid when you tie them, the best 

 thing is strong worsted, as string is apt to cut the stems. 



Plant slips of Bloody Wall, or any other plants which 

 are increased by this method, making a point to plant them 

 in the shade. 



Brompton Stocks, Sweet Williams, and such like flowers, 

 may still be sown to blow next year. 



Assist the Pinks and Carnations with fresh earth, and 

 pull off the pods from the sides, that the top ones may 

 blow larger. 



The latter end of the month the Annuals which have 

 been raised on the moderate hotbed may now be planted 

 in the borders, such as Africans, French Marygolds, &c. 

 See the list, under the head '' less tender Annuals." 



Anemonies and Ranunculuses that have done blowing, 

 and the leaves decayed., should be taken up, and the offsets 

 separated ; lay the roots on a board, and cover them over 

 with sand for a week ; then remove the sand, and, if they are 



