CONTENTS. Vll 



Dividing herbaceous plants. Annuals to be sown in 

 April. Plant out, or pot, Half-hardy Annuals. Method. 

 Flowers in bloom during the month. Edging, of 

 Hearts-ease. Rockwork. Tie up and protect Hyacinths 

 and Tulips. Cheap awning for them. Reasons why 

 plants require light. Tender Annuals to be sown. 

 Raise Balm of Gilead and Verbena. Directions for 

 growing the common sorts of Carnations Page 58. 



LETTER V. 



MAY. 



Basket sent. Contents. Roots of Dahlias, &c. pre- 

 served during winter, to be planted and propagated. 

 New Annuals. Green-house plants to be put in warm 

 border. Cuttings to be made of plants sent. Cheiran- 

 thus Tristis and other plants scentless during the day. 

 Directions for making and striking cuttings of different 

 plants. Flowers in bloom during the month. Plant 

 Indian Pinks, Stocks, and tender Annuals. Shade and 

 water them. Sow Half-hardy Annuals. Work to be 

 done during the month .... Page 75. 



