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bloom at the natural season ; yet it must be ob- 

 served, that the business of a florist is, not only 

 to have flowers in season, but out of season also. 

 By choosing the time of planting, many kinds 

 may be made to flower at other seasons than they 

 would do if left to nature. The florist should 

 therefore avail himself of every such practical 

 expedient, in order that his beds and borders 

 may always present something pleasing to the 

 eye. Many flowering plants which would be 

 destroyed by the first frost, may, if placed in pots, 

 be removed to a place of safety; or, if not in pots, 

 preserved by a slight covering. Early flowers 

 may be forwarded by having a winter's pro- 

 ection ; and especially by a Httle spring forcing. 

 All biennial flowers, as stocks and wallflowers; 

 and perennials, as cyclamens, &c., may be ad- 

 vanced into bloom at an acceptable season, as 

 well as many other annuals and perennials that are 

 ornamental. The florist should never be bound 

 by the naked rules laid down in this or any 

 other book ; but think for himself how he 



