Nov.] FLOWER GARDEN PROTECTING BULBS, &c. 343 



plants, and covering tied thereto, and remain so until 

 the month of March or first of April. Herbaceous 

 plants that are tender, may be covered with three or 

 four inches of tan, saw-dust, or half decayed leaves, 

 which will tend greatly to preserve their roots. These 

 coverings must be carefully removed on the first open- 

 ing of spring. The shrubs that are otherwise covered 

 would be greatly benefited by having their roots pro- 

 tected in a similar manner as directed for herbaceous 

 plants. 



PROTECTION OF SEEDLING BULBS, 



If any seeds of Hyacinths, Tulips, Fritillaria, were 

 sown in pots or boxes, let them be removed to a dry 

 sheltered situation, and plunged level with the ground ; 

 or fill the spaces between them with dry leaves or tan- 

 ner's bark, and cover the whole with new fallen leaves, 

 laying over all a few boards to prevent the wind blow- 

 ing them off. These form better coverings than straw 

 or haulm, which is liable to become musty, and commu- 

 nicate the effect to the roots. The above covering is 

 not required until the approach of severe frost. 



OF PLANTING DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS. 



It is not recommendable to make a general planting 

 of these at this period of the year ; the success entire- 

 ly depending on the nature of the season and the state 

 of the soil. If any are planted, let them be those of 

 the hardiest nature, and in light and absorbent soil, 



