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pulverized, loamy soil, enriched with cow dung. If planted 

 in the garden, the beds ought not to be raised above one inch 

 higher than the alleys, and the surface should be level, as it 

 is necessary for the prosperity of these plants, rather to 

 retain than to throw off moisture. The plants will generally 

 survive our Winters ; but it is always safest to plant them in 

 such a manner that a temporary frame of boards can be 

 placed over them when the weather sets in severe ; and if 

 they are to be shaded while in flower, the posts intended for 

 the awning may be fixed in the ground at the same time ; 

 these will serve to nail the boards to, and thus answer two 

 purposes. 



Anemones and Ranunculuses may be planted during 

 October or November, in drills two inches deep, and six 

 inches apart ; the roots should be placed claws downwards, 

 about four inches distant from each other, and covered up, 

 leaving the bed quite level. The awning need not be 

 erected over the beds until they come into bud, which will 

 be early in May ; the extreme heat of the American climate 

 is, however, unfavourable to the perfect developement of 

 their beautiful blossoms in ordinary seasons, even when 

 shaded. 



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These are hardy little bulbs, said to be natives of 

 Switzerland. There are in all about fifty varieties of this 

 humble, yet beautiful plant, embracing a great variety 

 of hues and complexions, and their hardiness, and earliness 

 in flower, offer a strong motive for their cultivation. The 

 bulbs may be planted in October or November, in rows 

 about six inches from the edgings ; if in beds, they may be 

 placed in ranks of distinct colours, about four inches apart, 

 and from one to two deep, which will afford to their admirers 

 considerable amusement and gratification, and that at a 



