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be impregnated with tobacco, by a bag of the leaves being 

 steeped therein a few hours previous to using it. 



Choice Geraniums will need attention this month, in 

 order that they may exhibit their flowers to advantage. 

 When in full bloom, care should be taken not to wet the 

 foliage or flowers, but this may be done freely before the 

 buds are expanded. 



If awnings were not provided last month, for the protec- 

 tion of choice flowers, it should be attended to early in this 

 month, 184, 200, and 210 ; Plant Amaryllises, 184 ; Double 

 Dahlias, 196 and 197; Gladioluses, 199; Lilies, 203; 

 Tuberoses 210; Tiger flowers, 211 ; Sow annual, biennial, 

 and perennial flower seeds in the open borders, 140 to 150. 

 Attend to the walks, edgings, &c. and see that tall plants are 

 neatly tied to sticks, wires, or stakes, 133, 139, 197 and 200. 

 Procure and plant such perennial plants as may be neces- 

 sary to make variety in the flower beds, 151 and 152. 



Greenhouse plants may be set out about the middle of 

 the month, and it should be done in cloudy weather, in 

 order that they may be prepared gradually for the shining 

 of the sun upon them. A situation, exposed to the sun for 

 only one half of the day, is preferable for most plants, 

 especially if they can be shaded at noon. 153. 



Many plants, such as Coronillas, Heaths, Aucubas* 

 Myrtles, Oleanders, and several other sorts, are subject to 

 be infested with white and brown scaly insects ; if these 

 cannot be effectually taken from the plants by washing 

 and sponging, let the plants be headed down early in the 

 month of May, and if they are well attended to, new branches 

 will shoot out on the old stem. 



Such Orange trees as were budded last July or August, 

 should also be headed down early in this month. 



Auriculas, Polyanthus and Daisies, should be separated 

 into single tufts, and planted in a shady border for increase, 

 as soon as they have done blossoming. 



Such Carnations as may have been wintered in frames 

 should now be exposed to the open air, in the flower borders. 

 Tulips, which will be in full perfection by the middle of 

 this month, will require constant attention. 



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