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DECEMBER. 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



Having in the preceding month, under this head, 

 given details for the protection of plants of a delicate 

 nature, and the forwarding of necessary work, only a few 

 remarks remain to be added. If there is any part there- 

 in described omitted, have it done forthwith; every day 

 increases the danger of the effects of frost. If there 

 is a doubt of any plants not standing without protec- 

 tion which are generally considered perfectly hardy, 

 such as Champney, Grevittii, Noisette, and similar 

 roses, tie straw or mats three or four feet up the stems 

 of such, which will prevent all risk.* For valuable 

 plants that are on walls, and in danger of being entire- 

 ly destroyed, it is advisable to be at the expense of hav- 

 ing a frame made to answer them, and cover the same 

 with oil-cloth. The frame thus covered could be taken 

 off in mild weather, and replaced again when necessary, 

 causing very little trouble; and if properly taken care of, 

 would last many years. Coverings of any construction 

 and of the same material would answer for any part of 

 the garden, and are the best in our opinion that could 

 be adopted. 



* In the winter of 1831-1832, some of these roses were cut to the ground, 

 where strong plants of Lagerstrcemia indica received not the smallest injury. 



