16 THE CANADIAN HOIITICULTUIUST, 



among so many. Among climbers there is the Woodbine, so universally a, 

 favorite, the varieties of Honeysuckle, the Trumpet Vine and Climbing 

 Bittersweet, and the Perennial Pea, the 



" wanton witch 

 In so much haste to wed, 

 She clasps her rings on every hand." 



In planting out hardy perennials there should be no definite pattern or 

 plan ; everything like formality should be avoided. The beds should be 

 thoroughly prepared at the outset that the roots may remain undisturbed 

 as long as jjossible and still be able to find plenty of food in the soil 

 Especially avoid crowding, remembering always that the slips of seedlings 

 which look so small and at such a distance from each other will develop 

 into clumps and masses of most decided proportions. Do not set them in 

 an unvarying straight line if they must grow in a narrow border, but break 

 the regularity and monotony as much as possible. Annuals, and bedding 

 and " carpet" plants may be used to fill up vacant spaces with the best 

 possible result. A single verbena may flourish and extend itself as only 

 verbenas will between two tall plants, a carpet of stonecrop may spread 

 itself somewhere else in the same way^ a fringe "of blue Lobelia may creep 

 about the roots of another, and the sun loving Portulacca may border the 

 walk. A Scarlet Runner Bean may be allowed to climb the stalk of a 

 Sunflower, thus furnishing a combination quite in accordance with the 

 popular idea of harmony of color, while the Cypress Vine may garland the 

 surrounding shrubs with its fine light green foliage. 



Seeds of many varieties of annuals are advantageously planted in the 

 autumn, among which are Candytuft, Petunias, Annual Poppies the Rocket 

 and Larkspurs, Clarkia, Snap Dragon, Sweet Alyssum and others. 



To the lovers of flowers these autumn days are grand opportunities for 

 preparing for an abundance of blossoms next spring. Very soon, too, 

 tender plants which are to spend the winter under the snow should be 

 provided with a blanket of fallen leaves, coarse litter or straw, which must 

 be held in place by bits of boards to pi'event December's gentle zephyrs 

 from scattering it. — Michiga/n Farmer. 



WHITE HOUSE WHITEWASH. 



Take half a bushel unslacked lime and slack it with boiling water ; 

 cover during process to keep in the steam, Strain the liquid through 

 a fine sieve or strainer. Now add a peck of salt previously dissolved 

 in warm water, three pounds of ground rice boiled to a paste, half 

 pound powdered Spanish whiting, and one pound clear glue soaked 

 well and melted. Add five gallons of hot water to this mixture ; stir 

 it well, and then let it stand for a few days covered from dust. The 

 mixture to be put on hot. — Alex, Linpsay. 



