322 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



if they or worms infest gravel walks, strew the walks over 

 with salt, and then water them. 



To destroy Snails. 



Place tiles about the garden, in a hollow direction. 

 They will get under them in the night, and in the morning 

 you may destroy them. 



Remove Rose Trees in February, to make them blow 

 late ; or cut some of the buds off, which will answer the 

 same purpose. 



To preser e the choice Bulbs, cover them over, in severe 

 weather, with old tan, or coal ashes. 



When Flowers are withering in a flower-pot, plunge 

 about one-third of the stems into boiling water, and by 

 the time the water is cold they will revive ; then cut off the 

 ends and put them into cold water with a little nitre, and 

 they will keep fresh for several days. 



Sow all Seeds shallow ; and if they are small, such as 

 Poppies, Venus' looking-glass, &c. they should be sown 

 very thin, or the plants will not thrive. 



Hoe and sow in the dry, and plant in the wet ; this will 

 generally ensure the crop, and what is planted out will be 

 much more likely to grow. 



Shrubs and Flowers should never be planted deep, as 

 they will not thrive so well. 



Never put Plants into too large pots, as they generally 

 run to roots and stalks, but seldom blow well. 



It is a good method to put oyster-shells round the plants 

 in pots in the summer, as they will not require so much 

 water, and will keep the surface cool. 



No Plants (but especially tender ones) should be watere 



