120 Horticultural Meraoranda. 



Fruit trees of all kinds may be removed as soon as the ground is well 

 dried. 



Seeds of apples, pears, dj-c., may be sown now where omitted in the fall. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Dahlias may now be brought forward, where there is a large collection, 

 and some plants are wanted for early blooming. The roots may be potted, 

 or plunged in a hot-bed, and, as soon as the shoots start, they may be sep- 

 arated or the cuttings taken off and rooted. A hot-bed is a good place for 

 the cuttings, which will root in two weeks. The seed may be sown now, 

 and the plants will flower in August. 



Camellias will now be nearly out of bloom, and swelling or pushing the 

 wood buds. Inarch now, if not already done. Syringe over the foliage 

 very liberally, and keep the earth well watered. Stake and tie up the 

 plants if crooked, and top dress the surface if it is needed. Guano may be 

 applied once a month. 



Achimenes of the several species will require shifting if it has not already 

 been done ; keep them in the warmest part of the greenhouse or a hot-bed. 



Fuchsias should be shifted as fast as the pot3 are filled with roots, before 

 they become matted. Cuttings may yet be put in. 



Calceolarias should be repotted again, if fine specimens are wanted. 



Azaleas will now be blooming and will require more water. 



Ranunculuses and Anemonies may be safely and successfully planted this 

 month. 



Tuberoses and Amaryllises may be potted this month. 



Salvia splendens may now be propagated by cuttings. 



Verbenas should be repotted, if fine plants are wanted. 



Cactuses will now be showing iheir buds and will require more water. 



Roses will now be in full flower; keep off the green fly, and water the 

 large plants with guano; repot all small plants. Syringe the plants freely. 



Chrysanthemums , Carnations and other plants in frames, should be well 

 aired every fine day. 



Pelargoniums should be shifted if they require it. Sow seeds. 



Pansy seed may be sown this month in the greenhouse, and the plants 

 removed to the open ground in April. 



German Asters, Stocks, Balsams and similar showy annuals may be sown 

 this month, and brought forward to flower early. 



Rochet Larkspur seed should be sown in beds as soon as the ground can 

 be prepared. The plants will flower much stronger for planting early. 



Ericas may still be propagated from cuttings. 



Herbaceous Pceonies may be safely transplanted the latter part of the 

 month, if mild. 



Hyacinth and Tulip beds will need attention ; take off the covering as 

 soon as the weather is mild, and danger of frost is over. 



Herbaceous plants of all kinds may be uncovered the last of the month. 



