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drained, as stocks do not thrive well if kept 

 wet. About four of the Ten-weeks may be 

 put into a large sized pot ; but the Brompton 

 stocks should be potted singly, to flower finely. 



Like all other plants, they must be watered 

 and shaded till the roots are established, and 

 then treated in the same manner as the mig- 

 nonette; allowing air whenever the weather 

 will permit, or they will grow too tall, and the 

 lower leaves will fall off: stocks merely require 

 to be kept from frost and damp. 



If you intend to increase the size of the 

 shrub border, you ought now to get some fresh 

 turf, and put it in a heap ; turn it over occasion- 

 ally, that all parts may be in turn exposed to 

 the frost, which will cause it to fall to pieces ; 

 next spring it will be fit to use. Procure also 

 some light loam for potting, or making new 

 beds. 



