308 DIRECTIONS FOR EACH MONTH. 



Lay Laurustinus, &c. the latter end of this month. 



Protect Auriculas from too much rain, and especially 

 snow, as that is particularly injurious to them. This is a 

 good time to divide the roots of Polyanthuses, as defer- 

 ring it to the spring, you spoil the bloom. 



Dig and clean the Beds, to get them ready to receive the 

 different Bulbs next month. 



Plant now all the different Lilies that are out of ground . 



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You may begin planting the Aconite, Crocuses, and 

 Snowdrops, though next month is the proper season for 

 general planting ; but by planting and sowing at different 

 seasons the gardens continue more showy, from the succes- 

 sions. 



Plant the cuttings of the different double Chrysanthe- 

 mums in pots, that they may be sheltered in the winter. 



Any Carnation layers or Pink pipings that are not 

 transplanted should now be done. 



THE GREENHOUSE. 



September. 



By the end of this month all the tender plants should be 

 housed, taking care to do it in a dry day. 



Get all the cuttings and seedlings into pots that are in 

 the borders, so that they may remain out for a week or two 

 before they are taken in for the winter. 



Make a point of watering in the mornings. 



All succulent plants should now have but little water. 



THE FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY. 



October. 

 Part and plant all kinds of Perennials the beginning of 



