OCT.] FLOWER-GARDEN. 535 



the larger farther back, in proportion to their respective growths, 

 that the whole may appear to advantage, and none be concealed 

 from the view. Likewise observe to diversify the kinds and co- 

 lours, so as to display, when in bloom, the greatest possible variety 

 of shades and contrasts. 



In assemblage with other flowers in the borders, these should be 

 planted in small clumps of six, seven, or eight inches in diameter, 

 three, four, five, or more roots in each, according to size and growth, 

 and these at suitable distances from one another, say one, two, or three 

 yards. Some of the common anemones and ranunculuses may 

 also be planted with those roots in the borders, either in rows tow- 

 ards the edges, or in small clumps or patches as above. 



As much elegance of taste and fancy is necessary, and may be 

 displayed in setting off a border of intermixed flowers to advantage, 

 as perhaps in any other part of gardening. 



Sowing seeds of Bulbous rooted flowers, &c. 



You may still continue to sow the seeds of bulbous and tuberous 

 rooted flowers, as directed in page 491. 



Transplant Perennial and Biennial Flower Roots. 



The entire of this month is a very proper time to divide and 

 transplant the various kinds of hardy perennial and biennial flower- 

 roots, as noticed in page 493, which see. 



Observe to plant the different sorts in a diversified order, the 

 low growing kinds next the walks, and the largest more remote 

 therefrom, so that the whole may rise in a regular gradation, as 

 they advance in growth. 



Collect ornamental plants from the woods, fields, and swamps* 

 as directed in page 46 1 ; this will be a very good time to procure 

 the late flowering kinds, many of which are extremely beautiful. 



Double Daisies, &C: 



About the middle of this month, prepare a warm border in a 

 south aspect, on which to plant the double daisies that you pre- 

 served in shaded situations during summer ; the bed should be 

 raised four or five inches above the common level, and if surround- 

 ed with a frame, the better ; take up the roots with balls of earth 

 and plant them on this bed in rows, five or six inches plant from 

 plant, every way ; give them water immediately, and if shaded 

 from the sun for a week or two, it would be of considerable service. 



Primroses, polyanthuses, and common auriculas, may be treated 

 in this way. For their further management see the ensuing 

 jnonths. 



Stock-gillyflowers, and Wallflowers. 



Any double stocks, and wallflowers, that you have growing in 

 beds, or borders; should be potted in the beginnig of this month, 



