MAY.] FLOWER-GARDENANEMONES, &c. -Ul 36? 



or stems, and in a few weeks put them in close drawers, 

 or cover them with sand perfectly dry, until the time of 

 planting, for which see October. 



It is not advisable to allow any of the bulbs of either 

 Hyacinths or Tulips to seed, as it retards their ripen- 

 ing, and weakens the root, except where there are a 

 few desired for new varieties. The small offsets must 

 be carefully kept in dry sand, or immediately planted. 



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ANEMONES AND RANUNCULUS. 



These while in bloom should be carefully shaded 

 from the sun by hoops and thin canvass, or an erect 

 temporary awning; and as soon as they are done 

 flowering, they must be fully exposed, and the waterings 

 given up. 



DAHLIAS, TUBEROSES, AND AMARYLLIS, 



That are not planted, should now be done. For full 

 directions see last month. In many seasons, any time 

 before the twelfth is quite soon enough ; but nothing 

 ought to be delayed when the season will permit it to be 

 done. It is necessary to have them properly labeled. 



AURICULAS, POLYANTHUS, AND PRIMROSES. 



They will now be done flowering, but still must be 

 carefully kept in a cool, shady situation, and all decay- 

 ed leaves cut off as soon as they appear. Examine 

 them carefully and frequently, in case slugs of any de- 



