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SEPTEMBER. 



OF DAHLIAS. 



See that all these plants are supported with proper 

 stakes, rods, &c., that the wind may have no effect in 

 breaking down or otherwise destroying the flower 

 stems. Strictly observe their respective heights and 

 colours, that they may be duly disposed and inter- 

 spersed next year, if not done so this. If the early 

 part of the month is dry, give them liberal supplies of 

 water. 



GENERAL CARE OF PLANTS IN POTS. 



All the flowers that are in pots, and intended to be 

 kept in frames during winter, should have a top-dress- 

 ing, and a general preparation for their winter quarters, 

 by tieing up, &c. The carnation and pink layers that 

 were lifted and potted last month must be brought 

 from the shade as soon as they begin to grow ; and 

 those that are not lifted, have them done forthwith, 

 that they may be rooted afresh before the frost sets in. 

 All Wall-flowers and Stocks should be lifted this 

 month, and planted in five to seven inch pots, and 

 treated as directed for carnation layers last month, 



