USEFUL HINTS 



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point out the importance of the quite dwarf things, the Mossy Saxifrage (Saxifraga 

 hypnoides], the large, white-flowered S. Wallacei, or Stonecrops, and these look well 

 with bulbs planted between. 



During winter make good use of quite dwarf evergreen shrubs, such as Cryptomcri* 

 japonica (a Conifer), but better still Aucuba, Box, or Laurel, as Conifers, in places nea 

 towns, fail completely. 



When the position is very sunny the soil dries in the pots quickly, and constant atten- 

 tion will be needful, not forgetting also the importance of stimulants occasionally. 



Wood Frames. Frames of moderate size and having glass lights for tops are most 

 useful in gardens. Although not generally available for forcing except on dung beds, 

 they are excellent to raise seeds in, to winter many fairly hardy plants, such as 

 Lettuces, Cauliflowers, Cabbage, Radishes, &c., and to plant out Potatoes in March 

 for early cropping. Also may be wintered in them many fairly hardy plants, es- 

 pecially if covered up with mats or sacks, during hard frosty weather. Where stable 

 manure can be obtained and hot-beds made up in the spring tender seeds may be raised 

 in a frame, cuttings rooted, or Cucumbers grown on. Frames of this kind should be kept 

 very clean, and especially the glass, and all the woodwork should receive a couple of coats 

 of paint every two years at least. 



A SIMPLE AND USEFUL GARDEN BARROW 



Commonly made of a sugar-box, 16 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 24 inches long, set 

 on wheels with handles affixed. Most useful for carrying manure, &c. 



