HAND-BOOK 



OF 



ARDEN & GREENHOUSE 



JANUARY. 



Budding is one of the most important operations 

 this month. After heavy rains is the best time, and 

 it should be performed at dawn of day or after sun- 

 set ; but early in the morning is preferable, as the 

 sap then flows freely. The stocks should be vigorous, 

 and if the weather continues dry and the sap flows 

 slowly, a drenching of liquid manure or plain water 

 for two or three nights in succession will prepare 

 them without waiting for rain. Take up bulbs of 

 Hyacinth, Tulip, Crocus, Ranunculus, Anemone, &c., 



