300 A GUIDE TO FLORICULTURE. 



Sweet Williams should be laid down, and covered with the 

 soil ; they will root freely. 



Hardy Roses should be layered without delay ; they 

 will make good roots by the fall. Roses should be layered 

 in much the same manner as the Carnation, cut in at the 

 joint, and slit half way up to the next joint. Be particular 

 that the slit does not close, which can be prevented by 

 placing a little moss between ; your plants will make good 

 roots by November. Chrysanthemums should be divided 

 at the roots, placing one slip only in a five inch pot, and 

 top them. 



In moist weather trim Box to make it uniform and neat. 

 Mow grass plats in front of houses, for if allowed to grow 

 tall it destroys the beautiful effect so desirable in its appear- 

 ance. Destroy insects on plants whenever they appear. 

 Lay tanner's bark or gravel in the walks, and keep 

 every part free of weeds, and attend to other little mat- 

 ters necessary for effect 



THE PARLOR. 



Plants of all descriptions should be placed in the shady 

 side of the garden, but avoid the drips of trees, and water 

 them every evening. Verbenas and Petunias will grow 

 freely from cuttings, and may be planted into the open 

 ground when rooted ; they will make a splendid appear- 

 ance through the summer, when planted in a bed by them- 

 selves ; the situation should be open and airy, to ensure a 

 fine bloom. Orange and Lemon Trees should be removed 

 out into the open air, and be watered regularly, to insure a 

 good supply of fruit. 



