GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



WHENEVER Roses or any other shrubs are infested with 

 blights, take sulphur and tobacco dust in equal proportions, 

 and strew it over the trees in the morning, when the dew 

 is on ; and when the insects disappear then wash the tree 

 with a decoction of Elder leaves. 



Whenever you want to raise any plants from cuttings 

 (except those that are perfectly hardy) let there be a mix- 

 ture of drift sand in the mould, as this will assist their 

 striking, always remembering that a hand-glass put over 

 them will be more likely to ensure success. They should 

 be shaded from the mid-day sun ; but the mat should be 

 removed when the sun is off, as they should have plenty of 

 light. 



To draw off any imperfect spots in Pinks or Carnations, 

 put a small glass on the flower-stick, which will remove 

 them in a few days. 



Before you plant Ranunculuses, the roots should be laid 

 on a damp flannel to swell ; and shake over the bulbs a 

 little dry sand, before they are covered with the mould. 



If Greenhouse Plants are in a room, and the weather is 

 very severe, set a pail of water near them at night, or burn- 

 ing two or three rushlights will often preserve them from 

 frost. 



Double Colchicums and Crocuses should remain in the 

 ground two years. 



Old Pink roots best to save seed from. 



To drive away ants, use sulphur steeped in water ; and 



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