120 OF PLANTING, ETC. [October. 



herbaceous plants, that nothing unsightly may appear. Pro- 

 pagate the Pansy by layers, &c. See page 95. 



SOWING AND SAVING SEEDS. 



About the end of this month or beginning of next is an 

 advisable period to sow seed of Delphinium Ajdcis fibre 

 pUno,_oT Double Rocket Larkspur. This plant does not 

 flower in perfection unless sown in autumn, and grown a 

 little above ground before winter ; when a few leaves can be 

 lightly thrown among them, but not to cover them entirely, 

 or a few branches thickly laid on will answer as well. There 

 are several other annuals that bloom more early and much 

 finer by being sown about this period ; such as Erysimum, 

 Gtlia, Coreopsis, Ccntaurea, Cldrkia, CoUinsia, &c. Be 

 attentive in collecting and saving all kinds of seeds, and have 

 them correctly named, with the year in which they were 

 grown. 



The finer kinds of Pansy seeds that may have been collect- 

 ed during the season, should now be sown in a rich, free, 

 loamy soil, and in a situation where they can be covered dur- 

 ing winter with a temporary frame of boards ; although they 

 are perfectly hardy, } 7 et they will bloom earlier and more 

 guperb in the spring by having a slight protection 



OCTOBER. 



OF PLANTING VARIOUS BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS ROOTS. 



FROM the first of October to the middle of November ia 

 ,he best period for a general planting of bulbs, corms, and 

 .ubers, which, if the ground has been prepared, as formerly 

 directed, will now be in readiness. We will give the names 

 and descriptions of a few of the leading sorts. 



Anemone hortensis. The cultivation of this tuber has 

 been attended with less satisfaction than any other floral 

 plant that has been introduced into this country. The 



