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stir the surface of the earth in the pots, if it become 

 hard, or get covered with green mould. See more 

 full directions respecting these plants in September, 

 and of their treatment through winter. 



Of dressing off the Flower-Ground. 

 If this have not been done for the winter, as hint- 

 ed at last month, it should not now be delayed. All 

 vacant ground should now be turned over, and the 

 borders and walks should be properly trimmed ; of 

 which see October. 



OF SHRUBS. 



Of planting Deciduous Shrubs and Hedges. 



THE planting of deciduous shrubs may still go for- 

 ward, provided the soil be dry, and the weather be 

 open. See last month, and January, for particulars 

 on this subject ; also Section I. 



Deciduous hedges may likewise be planted under 

 the same circumstances, whether as fences or screens ; 

 of which see January and April. 



