CONTENTS. XI 



July. — The gardener is reminded that this is the proper p^^^ 

 time for pruning Gardt3ii Roses, and other plants — 

 Also, for budding Orange and Lemon trees — for 

 laying Carnations, Pinks, Pansies, Running Verbe- 

 nas, &c., with a view to their propagation — for 

 destroying weeds, to prevent their seeding in the 

 ground, &c., ------- 153 



August. — Attention is directed to green-house plants, 

 which will need watering often — and toward the 

 end of the month they will lequire to be replen- 

 ished with fresh compost, and re-potted. — Also, to 

 the buddinsf of Orange and Lemon trees, if not 

 done last month, ------- 154 



September. — It is suggested to take up such tender and 

 half-hardy plants as were placed in the earth of the 

 flower beds in the spring, with a view to their being 

 pruned and re-potted. — Also, to plant such bulbous 

 roots as are described in the Calendar, - - 155 



October. — In this month the florist is reminded of the 

 importance of housing all tender exotic plants, ten- 

 der bulbous and tuberous roots, &c. — Also, to the 

 planting of the hardy species of bulbous roots, in 

 flower beds, before the approach of severe frost, - 1 *6 



November. — During the continuance of mild weather, 

 it is recommended to give air at all opportunities 

 to green-house plants. — Also, to place half-hardy 

 plants in frames, and cover up flower beds with 

 leaves, straw, or light litter, with a view to their 

 preservation through the winter, - - - - 157 



December. — Constant care and attention is recommend- 

 ed to the situation of green-houses or rooms in 

 which plants are kept, which should be so secure 

 as to prevent the intrusion of cold air, or the es- 

 cape of warm air in the night season, - - - 159 



The Matrimonial Garden, wherein the tempers and 

 dispositions of the mind are compared to plants, 

 which require careful cultivation, - - - 160 



