SEPTEMBER. 167 



CARNATION LAYERS. 



These, if rooted, should now be taken off the last 

 growth, and put into pots under frames, which must 

 be opened every fine day : too much moisture be- 

 ing injurious to Carnations, all the species of which 

 are natives of dry situations. Those which were 

 potted in the last month, should now be hardened 

 by exposure. 



If any of the layers be but indifferently struck, a 

 gentle bottom heat and shading will soon establish 

 them with abundance of roots. The pipings of Car- 

 nations are also to receive the same attention : they 

 are, however, generally more hardy than plants pro- 

 duced from layers. 



THE SAVING OF FLOWER SEEDS. 



Many sorts will now be fully ripe, and will conse- 

 quently require to be carefully saved and preserved. 



EDGINGS. 



Trim and plant edgings. Gentianella may now 

 be planted out for new edgings, or to repair old 

 ones ; it produces a beautiful little flower : and if 

 you will have Box, in spite of what I have said in 

 my observations about it in February, this is the best 

 month for planting it but do not clip it until March. 



