APRIL.] FLOWER-GARDEN BIENNIALS, &c. 179 



Those that have come above ground should be 

 thinned out, the dwarf-growing kinds to two or three 

 inches, and the large sorts to four or five inches apart; 

 or they may be only separated about an inch, going 

 over them again in a few weeks ; when a few might be 

 taken of those that will bear removing, and plant them 

 in vacant spaces that require filling up. All the varie- 

 ties of French and African Marygold answer best when 

 transplanted, likewise the species of Coreopsis that 

 were sown in autumn. The varieties of Ten-week 

 Stock, Balsams, Coxcombs, and other strong growing 

 sorts, generally flower stronger when replanted. 



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BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS. 



Any biennials that are intended to be removed, and 

 not done last month, must not be delayed longer. The 

 roots of many of them will be very strong, and if possi- 

 ble a cloudy day should be chosen for the operation. 

 Give copious waterings in the evenings until they begin 

 to grow. When the sun is strong, they must be shaded 

 by apiece of board, shingle, or any similar substitute, 

 for some days. When the seeds of these are sown, they 

 should be distinctly marked. The initial B. is the most 

 appropriate. 



Perennials. For a limited description of several 

 genera and species, see last month. Those that have 

 not been divided and replanted, where large, they should 

 be done directly, if the weather is dry. They must be 

 carefully watered, and shaded as above directed for 

 Biennials. 



