Oct.] FLOWER GARDEN. 537 



Solving J9pple, Crab, and Pear-Pumice. 



The pumice of apples, crabs and pears, after having been pressed 

 for cider or perry, may be sown, kernels and all, in four i'eet wide 

 beds, laid on very thick and covered about an inch deep with good 

 light earth. In spring the plants will rise freely and produce you 

 a good supply, either for stocks, or for making live hedges. See 

 page 263. 



THE PLEASURE, OR FLOWER GARDEN. 



Jluriculas, Polyanthuses, and Primroses. 



The auriculas in pots must now be kept very clean, all decayed 

 leaves picked off" occasionally, and moderate waterings adminis- 

 tered as often as necessary, that the plants may attain due strength 

 before winter. 



The choice polyanthuses and double primroses are to be treated 

 in every respect as the auriculas; the common kinds may now be 

 planted in beds and borders of good ground, where they will flower 

 early in spring in tolerable perfection, especially if they have a 

 slight covering of straw or light dry litter laid over them during 

 severe frosts. 



The seedling plants of each of the above kinds must be kept free 

 from weeds and filth of every sort, and receive regular but gentle 

 waterings to promote their growth and strength as much as possi- 

 ble before winter. 



For the methods of preserving the choice kinds of auriculas, 

 polyanthuses, and primroses during winter, see the Flower Garden 

 in November. 



Carnations. 



The carnation layers that were taken oft" in August or Septem- 

 ber, and all other choice carnations in pots should now be kept 

 clean and duly watered, and towards the latter end of the month 

 be placed in a warm situation, there to remain until disposed of as 

 directed in November. 



The seedlings and common kinds may be transplanted into beds 

 and borders where wanted. 



Pinks. 



Your choice double pinks in pots, will require the same treat- 

 ment as the carnations; but as pinks are extremely hardy, they may 

 be cultivated in great perfection in the open ground. 



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