Feb.] FLOWER GARDEN. I (35 



Gravel Walks. 



Keep the'gravel walks perfectly clean and free from moss, weeds, 

 or litter of any kind; let them be well rolled, to settle them after 

 the winter frost, which will give them a fresh and neat appearance, 

 and render them comfortable for walking on. 



SOUTHERN STATES. 



This is a very proper period in the southern states to sow annual, 

 biennial and perennial flower seeds, and to transplant the various 

 kinds of fibrous-rooted herbaceous flowering plants; to plant out 

 into the borders of the pleasure-grounds all kinds of deciduous 

 trees, flowering and ornamental shrubs; and, in short, to perform 

 all the other works directed to be done either in this or next 

 month, in the pleasure or flower garden compartments, which are 

 suitable to that climate. 



THE GREEN-HOUSE. 



Particular attention ought to be paid to the green -house plants 

 at this season, in order to give thein occasional waterings and 

 fresh air, and if severe frost should prevail to give the necessary 

 protection. 



In mild weather they will require refreshments of water now 

 and then, and admission of external air whenever it can be given 

 with safety, though all should enjoy an equal benefit of the latter; 

 it is not so with respect to the former. 



Oranges, lemons, and myrtles, and most other of the woody 

 plants will require water frequently, but never give them much at 

 a time, and none but when absolutely necessary. 



The herbaceous kinds will also require occasional supplies of 

 water, but less frequent, and in less quantities than the woody 

 tribe. 



Let the succulent kinds, such as aloes, sedems, mesembryanthe- 

 mums, cactuses, &c. have water but very sparingly, and only when 

 the earth in the pots is very dry. 



Examine the tubs and pots separately to see which want water; 

 let none be given but when necessary, and always very moderately; 

 a little will be serviceable, but too much would be of bad conse- 

 quence at this season. 



Air should be admitted to the plants at all times when the wea- 

 ther is favourable, for that is a necessary article; they cannot thrive 

 without it, nor continue a healthful lively appearance. Every day, 

 when the weather is mild, let some of the windows be opened a 

 little way for the admission of air, and take care that they are shut 

 ajrain in due time. 



