208 THE MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE. 



Pyramid, Espalier and orchard trees should be pruned now. 



Grafting should be attended to immediately, particularly cherries and 

 plums ; all root grafting should be finished. 



Peach and Fig trees in pots should have attention. Water more freely 

 and look out for the red spider and green fly. 



Blackberries, Raspberries, Currants and Gooseberries should be 

 planted. Prune old plantations. 



Fruit Trees of all kinds should be set out now. 



Strawberry beds should be uncovered, cleaned and put in good order 

 top dress with manure or guano, if the ground is not in good order. 



Insects should be looked after ; destroy the nests of caterpillars, and tar 

 trees to prevent the ascent of the canker worm grub. 



FLOWER department. 



A great change has taken place in the appearance of plants since the 

 commencement of last month. The unusually cloudly weather of winter 

 had retarded the growth of many things, and slightly drawn up the more 

 tender and succulent kinds ; but under the influence of a brighter sun and 

 milder nights, they will soon present a more healthy and vigorous aspect : 

 with due attention to airing, they regain all they have lost. Now is 

 the time to remove into frames all half hardy plants, that the better kinds 

 may have more room to make their growth. Roses, Heaths, Diosmas, Pan- 

 sies, Laurestinuses, &c., need nothing more than a little protection from 

 frosty nights ; while the Geraniums, Calceolarias, Cinerarias, &c., by giv- 

 ing them more space, will flower in much finer condition. Attend to the 

 sowing of all kinds of seed for early flowering in the open garden. Car- 

 nations, Pansies, Daises, &c., in frames, should have the benefit of the full 

 air, by drawing off" the sashes during the day, merely covering them at 

 night. Many things will now need repotting, particularly Japan Lilies, 

 Monthly Pinks, Heaths, Epacris, Fuchsias, Gloxinias, Achimenes, &c. 

 Camellias and Azaleas now going out of bloom and beginning their growth 

 should be liberally syringed every fine day. Fumigate often to destroy the 

 green fly. 



FLOWER garden AND SHRUBBERY. 



April will be a busy month in this department. Attend to uncovering 

 the Tulip, Lily, Hyacinth, and other beds ; top dress and clean them prop- 

 erly. Peonies and other early growing plants should be transplanted at 

 once. Dahlias may be brought forward for early blooming in the hot bed. 

 Uncover herbaceous plants. Sow many kinds of hardy annuals, particularly 

 Larkspurs. Prepare and make Hollyhock beds by trenching the ground two 

 feet deep. Set out Carnations, Prairie Roses and choice shrubs. 

 vegetable department. 



Continue to sow Melon and Cucumber seeds for planting out in the open 

 ground in May. Repot Tomatoes and Egg Plants, and make another sow- 

 ing of the former for a succession. Sow Cabbages, Celery, &c. Get in 

 Peas, Onions, Beets, &c., as soon as the ground is in good order. 



Line old hotbeds in which the heat is on the decline, and make new 

 ones if early forcing is desired. Continue to prepare ground for plant- 

 ing as soon as the frosty nights are over. 



