APRIL.] FLOWER GARDEN POLIANTHUS, &c. 205 



with frames, give them plenty of air, keeping the sashes 

 entirely off during the day, keep the pots perfectly free 

 from weeds, and give the foliage frequent sprinklings 

 with water. 



Polyanthus and primroses will be exhibiting their 

 beautiful flowers. They require the same treatment, 

 and delight in moisture and a shaded situation. Do 

 not sprinkle them while in flower, and keep them clear 

 of weeds or decayed leaves, never exposing them to the 

 sun. They are very hardy, and where required may be 

 planted in very shady situations, for they will suffer 

 more from the influence of the sun's rays than from 

 frost. Those plants in pots in general that have been 

 protected in frames, and are destined for the borders, 

 should now as soon as possible be planted in their des- 

 tined situations, having nothing to fear from chilling 

 winds or frosts after the middle of this month, except 

 in uncommon seasons. Those that are to be kept in 

 pots, if not repotted, do it immediately, and give regular 

 supplies of water. 



POLIANTHUS TUBEROSA FLORE PLENO. 



This very popular bulb, generally known as Tuberose, 

 has been cultivated in England upwards of two centu- 

 ries, whence we no doubt have received it, and now 

 can return those of our production to supply their de- 

 mand. The flowers are many and highly odoriferous, 

 and of the purest white, and on a flower stem from three 

 to five feet high. To have them in the greatest per- 

 fection, they should be planted in a lively hot-bed, 



