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save much trouble in keeping them in the house, and their 

 flowers will be much better the next summer. Hardy 

 Roses may still be pruned, and those that are intended to 

 be removed to another situation can now be moved with 

 safety, as also ornamental trees and shrubs ; for transplant- 

 ing this month is the best in the year, and less trimming 

 will be required than if planted in the spring. The Car- 

 nation family should be removed to their winter quarters 

 without delay. Paeonies, Phloxes, and other perennials 

 may still be removed, the sooner the better. Manure such 

 beds and borders as stand in need of such food. Clear away 

 all dead flower stalks, and other rubbish ; turn up your 

 beds, and make this department as neat and clean as possi- 

 ble for the winter. 



THE PARLOR. 



All pot plants will require air in mild weather, for if 

 they are well kept this month it will have wonderful 

 effect on their health, and enable them to bear their con- 

 finement through the winter with better facility. If not 

 well ventilated this month they will have a sickly hue, and 

 will seldom survive the month of March. Camellias will 

 require attention, and must be kept clean, and be watered 

 regular ; for if the roots be allowed to get dry and then 

 water is applied freely, rest assured their buds will droop, 

 and you will lose the beauty of their flowers for a season. 

 If the weather is mild never neglect to give them plenty 

 of air. Hydrangeas, Crape Myrtles, Pomegranates, and 

 other deciduous plants and shrubs may be placed in the 

 cellar, out of the reach of frost ; also Orange and Lemon 



