424 THE PLEASURE, OR [June. 



the earth in their wet state not more than an inch deep, and about 

 two inches asunder every way. 



When a sufficient number For the glass are thus placed regularly, 

 they are to be very gently watered, in order that the earth may ad- 

 here more closely to them, and thereby keep out the air; after this 

 watering they are to remain open, but not exposed to the sun, till 

 their leaves become perfectly dry, after which the glass is to be 

 placed over them carefully, in the same mark that was made by it 

 on the surface of the soil before the insertion of the pipings. 



The bottom edges of the glass, or glasses, are to be forced a little 

 into the earth to keep out the influence of the external air, and to 

 preserve a moist atmosphere about the pipings, till their young 

 radicles are established and begin to act; for if fully exposed to the 

 air before that period, it would carry oft' from the leaves, &c. a 

 greater portion of juices than the young plants could, for the pre- 

 sent, extract from the earth, and consequently they must perish 

 thereby. This is the particular reason why cuttings of every kind 

 succeed better when thus treated than when left exposed to the 

 influence of the weather. 



The pipings should have a little of the morning sun, but must be 

 shaded from it when the heat increases; this will easily be effected 

 by placing mats upon a slight frame of hoops or laths, erected over 

 the bed, about two feet above it. 



The glasses should be occasionally taken off", for half an hour at 

 a time, early in the morning, or late in the afternoon, to admit fresh 

 air; if this material point is neglected, the consequence will be a 

 green mossy appearance on the surface of the earth, and a uni- 

 versal mouldiness amongst the plants which will destroy them. 



When the fibres are formed, which the additional verdure and 

 growth of the plants will demonstrate, the glasses should be placed 

 over them very lightly, in order that more air be admitted; and 

 when they become tolerably well rooted, the glasses being no longer 

 necessary, should be entirely taken away; continue to water them 

 frequently, but moderately, as they progress in growth, and for 

 their further treatment see the flower garden for next month. 



Some sorts of carnations succeed much better by piping than 

 laying, and make healthier plants: it requires attention and expe- 

 rience to distinguish such sorts from the rest, which must depend 

 wholly on the discernment of the cultivator. 



Planting Carnation and Pink Seedlings. 



The carnation and pink seedlings sown early in spring, may now 

 be planted into nursery beds, in rows, eight or nine inches asunder, 

 and plant from plant five or six inches, there to remain till Septem- 

 ber or October, when they are to be planted at greater distances to 

 remain for flowering. 



Persons who are fond of carnations and pinks, ought to sow some 

 seed of each sort every year, for it is by this means that all the fine 

 new varieties of these charming flowers are obtained. 



When new sorts are procured in this way, they are to be increased 



