432 Horticultural Operations for September. ' 



Roses in pots, for blooming early in winter, should now have a shift into 

 a larger size, and slightly primed. 



MiGXONETTE, SwEET Ax-YssuM, &-C., in pots, may have the protection of 

 a frame in very wet weather. 



Fuchsias going out of flower may be placed out of doors, and be 

 carefully watered. Young plants in full vigor may have a shift if they 

 need it. 



Orange and Lemon Trees should be top dressed and taken into the 

 house as soon as cool nights set in. 



Salvias of all the tender sorts should be propagated now for a spring 

 stock. 



Azaleas should have the shelter of a frame, or be put into the house 

 before the nights become too cold and damp. If in a shady place remove 

 them to a sunny situation, to ripen the wood. Cuttings may be put in 

 now. 



Chinese Primroses may have a shift now into larger pots. Seedlings 

 should be encouraged to make a good growth with the protection of a 

 frame. 



Japan Lilies, done flowering, should now be allowed to dry off, in order 

 to ripen the bulbs. 



Pyrethrums should now be propagated from cuttings for a spring stock. 



Callas should be repotted now. 



Neapolitan and English Violets should be planted out in frames this 

 month ; and such as are wanted for the house potted. 



FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERY. 



The late refreshing rains have enlivened the appearance of this depart- 

 ment. The grass edgings have made a fresh growth, and the abundance 

 of weeds will keep the gardener busy enough for a time. Lawns will re- 

 quire to be mowed, and the walks hoed and rolled. Do not neglect any- 

 thing on account of the approaching cool weather. 



Carnations and Picotees, layered in August, will require to be taken 

 up and potted, or planted out in frames as soon as well rooted. 



Hollyhocks should have the tops cut off and the roots divided now, if a 

 good stock is wanted. 



Pansy Seeds may yet be sown for a spring bloom ; the old roots may 

 be divided the last of the month, and new beds made. 



Dahlias will require staking, pruning and good waterings in dry 

 weather. 



Herbaceous Plants raised from seed should now be planted out where 

 they are to grow. 



Roses may be layered yet, though they will not root much till next year. 



Tiger Flowers and Amaryllis should be taken up before severe 

 frosts. 



Herbaceous Pjeonies may be transplanted this month. 



LiLiuM Canadensis, Superbum, and other late flowering kinds, may 

 be taken up and reset this month. 



