240 Horticultural Operations for May. 



do not cover too deep; about an eighth of an inch is sufficient depth for 

 all, except the Convolvulus and Sweet Peas. Larkspurs should be planted 

 where they are to flower, as they do not bear removal well. 



Ranunculuses, planted in March, will now be coming up, and should be 

 attended to ; as soon as they are well above the ground, tlie soil around tlie 

 roots should be made rather firm, to prevent them from being injured by dry- 

 ing winds ; the beds may also be top-dressed tlie last of the month, with an 

 inch of very old cow manure, or sand. 



Carnations and Picotees, wintered in frames, may now be planted 

 out, in the beds where tliey are to remain to blossom. Seedlings of tliis 

 year may be also set out. 



Chrysanthemums may yet be increased by dividing the roots, or by 

 cuttings. 



Gladioluses, and other summer bulbs, may now be planted in the open 

 ground. 



Hollyhocks may now be transplanted Avith success. 



Japan Lilies should be shifted into their blooming pots, if not already 

 done. 



Pansies raised in frames, may now be transferred to beds in the open 

 ground. 



Heaths may be now removed from the greenliouse to cold frames, to 

 harden them off, preparatory to plunging, or planting them in the open 

 ground. 



Dahlias may now be brought forward in frames, and planted out tlie last 

 of the month. 



Achimenes should be repotted. 



Fuchsias will need a shift into larger pots. 



Tea, Bengal, Noisette, and other roses, may be planted out in the 

 borders, this month. 



Camellias will now have nearly finished their growth, and will be setting 

 their flower buds. For good advice, at this period, see a most excellent ar- 

 ticle in a previous page. 



IxiAS, AND OTHER Cape Bulbs, dono blooming, should be placed away 

 on a dry shelf. 



Cyclamens may now be sheltered in a cold frame. 



Pelargoniums will now be coming into bloom, and should be liberally 

 supplied with water, using liquid guano occasionally. Shade them wliile in 

 bloom, and they will retain their beauty longer. 



Verbenas may be planted out the last of the month. 



Herbaceous Plants of all kinds, may now be divided and reset. 



Hydrangeas may now be propagated from cuttings. 



Hardy Roses should now be pruned ; head in all the Moss, Province, 

 Alba, and Damask roses, quite short, and leave the shoots of the Hybrid 

 Chinas rather long, only cutting away tlie small wood. 



Double Sunflowers may now be planted. 



Veronicas should now be shifted into larger pots, if fine specimens are 

 wanted. 



Orange Trees may yet be grafted. 



