152 ft*' FLOWER-GARDEN BULBOUS ROOTS- [MA*CH. 



the weather becomes dry shortly after transplanting, 

 give them a few waterings, until they have taken fresh 

 roots, which will be within two weeks. Colour should 

 be diversified through the garden as much as practica- 

 ble, and the highest growing sorts planted farthest from 

 the walk, go as all may appear in view. At all times 

 avoid crowding the plants together. 



BULBOUS ROOTS* 



About the middle of this month, let the covering of 

 tan, saw-dust, or decayed leaves, be cleared from the 

 beds of such as were directed to be covered in Novem- 

 ber; afterwards carefully stirring the surface among 

 them with a kind of wooden spatula, or wedge, break- 

 ing the surface fine; then dress all the alleys smooth 

 and neat with the hoe and rake, clearing away every 

 particle of litter. When the leaves of Tulips are ex- 

 panding, they frequently become entangled so much, 

 that the force of growth breaks the foliage: if there are 

 any appearance of this at any time, they should be set 

 right with the hand. In early seasons these roots will 

 be far advanced, and perhaps one night of frost unex- 

 pectedly might materially injure them. When there is 

 any suspicion of cold weather, hoops should be spanned 

 across the beds, so that the necessary mats or canvass 

 could in a few minutes be placed over them, to ward 

 off danger. Protect the finest sorts from heavy drench- 

 ing rains, and give them small neat rods for support, 

 as they grow up. If the rods and tyings are painted 

 green, the effect will be improved. These directions 



