OCT.] FLOWER-GARDEN. 537 



J\ofe. Many sorts of seeds may now be sown, but as I treated on 

 the subject of Nursery at considerable length in March, and there 

 noticed what kinds might be sown with safety in autumn, I refer 

 you thereto for particular information. 



Sowing Afifile^ Crab, and Pear-Pumice. 



The pumice of apples, crabs, and pears, after having been pressed 

 for cyder, or perry, may be sown, kernels and all, in four feet wide 

 beds, laid on very thick, and covered about an inch deep with good 

 light earth. In spring the plants will rise freely and produce you 

 a good supply, either for stocks, or for making live hedges. See 

 page 256. 



THE PLEASURE, OR FLOWER-GARDEN. 



Auriculas, Pohjanthuses, and Primroses. 



THE auriculas in pots, must now be kept very clean, all 

 decayed leaves picked off occasionally, and moderate waterings 

 administered as often as necessary, that the plants may attain due 

 strength before winter. 



The choice polyanthuses, and double primroses, are to be treated 

 in every respect as the auriculas ; the common kinds, may now 

 be planted in beds and borders of good ground, where they will 

 flower early in spring in tolerable perfection, especially if they have 

 a slight covering of straw or light dry litter laid over them during 

 severe frosts. 



The seedling plants of each of the above kinds must be kept 

 free from weeds, and filth of every sort; and receive regular but gen- 

 tle waterings, to promote their growth and strength as much as 

 possible before winter. 



For the methods of preserving the choice kinds of auriculas, 

 polyanthuses, and primroses, during winter^ see the flower-Gar- 

 den in JVoruember. 



Carnations. 



The carnation layers that were taken off in August, or Septem- 

 ber, and all other choice carnations in pots, should now be kept 

 clean, and duly watered, and towards the latter end of the month 

 be placed in a warm situation, there to remain until disposed of 

 as directed in November. 



The seedlings and common kinds, may be transplanted into 

 beds and borders where wanted* 



