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NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



Sept. 



water and weed with an untiring hand. Cut oft" 

 •the perished blossoms whose seeds are not de- 

 sired ; cut off the rose buds whose glories are de- 

 parted ; trail the straggling vines, and tie up the 

 rampant branches. 



Perennial and biennial plants that have been 

 raised from seed, can now be transplanted to per- 

 manent situations. Select thereof the largest 

 growth, transplant in rainy weather — or after 

 seven o'clock, P. M., and with a small ball of earth 

 adhering to the roots of each plant ; water care- 

 fully, and the plants will soon take root, and in 

 the following summer flower luxuriantly. All 

 fibrous- rooted plants that may have overspread 

 into a large tuft should be cut off into the desired 

 size. 



Almost all perennials may be now increased by 

 dividing the roots. Fleshy rooted plants like 

 Frcucinellas, Irises, Peonies, etc., can now be taken 

 np — their roots parted, and planted again, they 

 will become well rooted before winter— and will 

 produce stronger and finer flowers the ensuing 

 summer. The reason why so many perennials 

 die out, is that they are allowed to increase until 

 they are fairly choked to death. They should be 

 transplanted every two or three years. 



At this season, we should strike cuttings of all 

 desirable house plants ; if it has not been done pre- 

 viously, set about it directly. Verbenas can be 

 easily propagated by sinking small pots in the 

 ground, and pegging a runner into them, covering 

 it tightly with sand. Bedding out Geraniums can 

 be tongued, it is said, and roots will be sent forth. 

 Select a strong vigorous shoot — and cut a slanting 

 slit two thirds through just below a bud or hinge, 

 the plant will endeavor to heal the wound by send- 

 ing out minute white roots ; as soon as two or 

 three appear, separate it from the parent stem, 

 and plant in rich soil. 



Dahlias were once the most highly cherished 

 flower of the gardens, but like all things else their 

 day is of the past; but the Boquet or Dwarf Dah- 

 lias are exquisitely beautiful; they are smaller 

 than most of the Asters, and each petal is per- 

 fectly cupped. They make most charming pot 

 plants ; we have one entirely covered with mauve- 

 colored blossoms deeply tinted with chocolate. 

 Exquisite is unsurpassed in beauty by any of the 

 "bouquet" class. It is of a rich golden yellow hue, 

 and its petals are tinted with scarlet. This species 

 is worthy of the attention of all amateur florists. 



They are not equaled by any other flower for vases 

 or baskets. 



The Double Geraniums are brought to a high 

 standard of perfection. We possess three of them, 

 all in the fullest bloom, and they far surpass all 

 other plants. Any one can grow a geranium; 

 they need plenty of sunshine, a strong, rich soil, 

 and not much water; their succulent habit fits 

 them to endure our hot, dry summers. 



"Andrew Henderson" is of a glorious scarlet! 

 These delicious novelties were originated by 

 Lemonis, the prince of geranium cultivators in 

 France. And he deserves the thanks of all lovers 

 of the beautiful for his numerous contributions to 

 our gardens. s. o. j. 



DOMESTIC KECEIPTS. 



Oxford Dumplings. — Mix well together 

 the following ingredients : Two ounces of 

 grated bread, four ounces of currants, four 

 ounces of shred suet, a tablespoonful of sifted 

 sugar, a little allspice, and plenty of grated 

 lemon peel. Beat up well two eggs; add a 

 little milk, and divide the mixture into five 

 dumplings. Fry them in butter a light brown 

 color, and serve them with wine sauce. 



Rusk. — Take one-half pint of milk, three 

 eggs, one large teaspoonful of butter, two 

 tablespoonfuls of sugar, one-half cup of yeast ; 

 mix as batter (not too thin;) set in the sun 

 until light ; then knead into a loaf ; pull oflF 

 pieces of equal size ; roll in the hands ; put 

 them in an oven close together; let them 

 raise and when they have done so, wash them 

 over with egg and sugar, beat together. Bake 

 as quick as possible. 



Boiled Raisin Pudding. — Half a pound 

 of flour, half a po?Und of bread-crumbs, half 

 a pound of raisins, three ounces of sugar, two 

 ounces of citron, four eggs, half a teacupful 

 of milk, a little nutmeg and ground ginger, 

 one teaspoonful of brandy. Chop half a 

 pound of kidney-suet very fine, add it to the 

 bread-crumbs, with a little grated ginger and 

 nutmeg ; the raisins stoned, the sugar pound- 

 ed, and the citron cut iioto slices. Mix it all 

 together, and then stir with it the beaten 

 eggs, the milk and a tablespoonful of brandy. 

 Beat the mixture well together, and boil it in 

 a fioured cloth four hours and a half. 



