106 Gardening in Egypt. 



Azalias, Narcissus, Cyclamen, as they come into bloom, 

 should be removed into a cool greenhouse. 



Water-lily bulbs may now be obtained and potted. 



Sow Spinach, Lettuce, and Endive. 



March. Amaryllis, Imantophyllums, and other bulbs 

 that are coming into bloom, should have manure-water 

 given them, and Hyacinths covered with inverted pots. 



Lawns and paths should be frequently rolled, hedges 

 clipped, and dead wood cut out of trees. Filfil trees 

 should also be cut back. Syringe the foliage of Crotons 

 in houses and leave a ventilator slightly open at night. 



Roses that have not been budded should now be finished. 



Caladiums that have well started may now be potted 

 on, and fresh moss added to the surface of Anthuriums. 



Slugs and snails should be caught by putting pieces 

 of cabbage leaf and potato on the stages in the 

 greenhouse, which should be examined early each 

 morning, and orchid spikes protected by pieces of 

 cotton-wool. Cuttings of Heliotrope, Pittosporum, Jas- 

 minum, and all bedding plants may be made. Gladioli 

 may now be planted. 



April. Roses will now be at their best. Pick off rose- 

 beetles and dead flowers. Give climbers in the green- 

 house a top-dressing of manure, and manure-water to 

 Cycads. Syringe newly-potted palms. 



Buddleya Madagascar iensis and Lantania hybrida 

 should now be cut back and Chrysanthemum cuttings 

 taken. Give newly made lawns a light coating of 

 manure, and keep the turf well cut and rolled. 



Towards the end of the month the garden will 

 require watering twice daily with the hose. Plant 

 Tuberoses ; Bamboo roots may also be planted, and 

 Poinsettias and Montanoa grandiflora should now be 

 pruned. Sowings of French Beans, Vegetable Marrows, 

 Tomatoes, and Egg Plants may now be made. 



May. Summer bedding plants may be planted out, 

 and Libea planted for summer lawns. Neguil may also 

 be sown for permanent lawns, and cuttings of Mesembry- 

 anthemum and all cactaceous plants should now be taken. 



