June, July.'] autumn flowering bulbs. Ill 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



We do not consider that it is essential every month to re- 

 peat the necessity of tying up plants, cutting down weeds, 

 raking, &c, with many other similar observations. We have 

 already been full on these subjects, and expect these to be 

 remembered through the season. Particular care, however, 

 is required to carnations, pinks, or any plants that have heavy 

 heads and slender stems. If carnations are desired to flower 

 strongly, cut off all the buds except three, leaving the upper- 

 most and any other two of the largest. All climbing plants 

 should have timely support, and tied securely every week 

 while they are growing. 



JUNE AND JULY. 



HOLLAND BULBS. 



The lifting of these will bo general in June. For direct 

 tions, see May. It is not advisable to take up Jonquils, 

 Fritillaria, Crocus, and Iris, oftener than every alternate 

 year. Jonquils may stand three years. Anemones and 

 Ranunculus should be carefullv lifted after their leaves begin 

 to fade. Do not expose them to the sun, but cover slightly 

 with earth or sand until they are perfectly dry, when they 

 may be sifted out of the earth, and put into drawers carefully 

 labelled. Some recommend to soak these roots in soap-suds, 

 to destroy a worm with which they are frequently attacked. 

 We know not how far this may be carried, nor the good or 

 bad effects, never having practised it. 



AUTUMN FLOWERING BULBS. 



These are Amaryllis lictea, now called Sternhergia liitea ; 

 A. Belladonna, now Belladonna purpurdscens ; Crocus satU 

 vur, C. Palldsii C. serotinus, and C. nudiflorua and all th*< 



