120 Horticultural Mcmorauda. 



Grafting on the roots may now be performed ; a process recommended 

 in a previous volume. 



Pruning orchards may com"ience the middle or latter part of the 

 month, especially if tliere are a large number of trees. 



Currant and Gooseberry bushes nr^y he transplanted as soon as the 

 frost is fairly out of the ground, su Uiat it can be easily worked. 



Fruit trees of all kinds may probably be safely transplanted the last of 

 the montli, if the weather should be mild. 



Grape Vines of foreign kinds in the open ground should be uncovered 

 the latter part of the month. Native varieties should be now pruned if 

 omitted in tiie fall. 



Scions may now be cut for grafting. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Camellias will now commence making a new growth, and will require 

 more water at tlie roots, and frequent syringing at the top ; tliey should 

 also be shaded from the sun, during the middle of the day. Inarching 

 should now be performed, as it will soon be too late. Potting may also 

 be done at this season; such as just show signs of growing should be 

 shifted at once. 



Bases will be growing rapidly ; repot such as need it; water with 

 liquid manure, and put in cuttings of some kinds. 



^fizakas will be now in flower ; water freely at the roots. 



Cactuses will now be showing their buds ; such as require it should 

 be repotted. 



Dahlias will now be objects of attention, especially where there is a 

 large collection. If it is desirable to have a few plants for early blooming, 

 the roots should be potted now. 



Tuberoses, Gladioluses, &c., should be potted now. 



Salvia Splendens should be increased by cuttings now, if fine plants are 

 wanted for blooming in the open garden. 



Fuchsias may be increased by cuttings at this season. 



Hyacinth and tulip beds should be uncovered the latter part of the 

 month if the weather is favorable. 



Ranunculuses may be successfully planted this month if the beds are 

 properly prepared. 



Annual Jloiver-seeds ; continue to sow all rare and choice kinds in pots 

 or boxes. 



Rhododendrons should be repotted this month. 



Verbenas should be repotted, if large and fine plants are wanted in 

 pots. 



Tree prtonies in pots now in bloom should be liberally supplied with 

 wa^er. 



Ericas should be propagated by cuttings this month. 



Plants in frames, such as Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Auriculas, &.C., 

 should receive air in all good weather, and be covered up to exclude the 

 frost at night. 



Erythrina crista galli. — Roots of this fine plant should now be potted 

 and placed in a warm situation in the green-house. 



Geraniums in small pots, now showing their buds, should be repotted. 



