158 MONTHLY CALENDAR. 



If Dahlia, Tuberose, and other tender roots were not 

 taken up last month, let it be done in due time this month, 

 65 and 66. 



Cover up flower beds with leaves, straw, or light litter, 37 ; 

 finish planting bulbous roots before the frost sets in. Plant 

 Anemones and Ranunculuses, 68 ; Crocuses, 69 ; Hyacinths, 

 81 ; Irises, 82 ; Ixias, 82 ; Jonquils, 83 ; Lilies, 84 ; Narcissus, 

 85 ; Paeonies, 87 ; Tulip, 88 to 92. These, and all other 

 kinds of plants, will need protection before the setting in 

 of the winter, 65 and 66. Flowering and ornamental shrubs 

 may be planted in rnild weather, 53 ; lay long litter round 

 the roots of them, and also of the Grape vines and other 

 tender plants, shrubs, &c. 



Before the winter sets in severely, let such Chrysanthe- 

 mums as may have been cultivated in pots be planted in the 

 garden, or as soon as they have done blossoming, 102. 



Plant Gladioluses in pots, 80 ; also such other bulbous 

 roots as may be required to be kept in rooms, page 95. 



Mignonette, and other tender seedling plants under pro- 

 tection, will require attention at this season ; they should 

 not be over-watered, or the plants will perish with mildew. 



Camellias should be frequently syringed while in bud, or 

 watered over the foliage with a rose attached to the water- 

 ing pot, as should all other shrubby plants. 



DECEMBER. 



Descending snow, the yellow leaf and sear, 

 Are indications of old Time's career ; 

 The careful florist tends his sheltered plants, 

 Studies their nature, and supplies their wants. 



If all was not done as directed last month, there is now 

 no time to be lost. All kinds of tender plants in pots should 

 be set into frames or pits, and plunged in old* tan or light 

 mould ; and in the event of severe frosts, coverings of mats, 

 straw, &c, must be laid over them. 



