24 THE 
GARDENERS' 
CHRONICLE. 
[Jan. 10, 
Cree, iaminn 
tinet house for each family of plants, a few simple direc- 
tions under this head may,il hope, be useful to many. 
At this dormant period economy in the use of fuel is 
most desirable im a double point of view, A compro- 
mise between the temperature of the conservatory and 
the Pelargonium-honse, as detailed above, will be the 
point to aim at for the present. Kee all Cinerarias, 
Heliotropes, Caleeolarias, and other soft-wooded plants, 
&c., in the lightest parts of the house, and as near the 
glass as possible. ‘Corrzeas, Epacrises, Heaths, &c., 
should be placed on a bench by themselves, in 
the most airy part. A little water poured on the 
cooler parts of the floors, &e., each evening, will some- 
what alleviate the pernicious effects of fire heat. 
Cold Pits or Frames.—lf the tenants of these have 
been housed somewhat dry, and kept so, and hardened 
with abundance of air, nothing is necessary but to fol- 
low up.these principles, and to take care to exclude 
frost; if, however, severe weather should occur, and 
they become frozen, see that they are not uncovered 
directly a thaw comes. Let them remain until they are 
uite thawed in comparative darkness, which, in ordi- 
nary cases, will be about two days, merely turning up 
the mats or straw a little at both back and front, so as 
gradually to inure them to the light. Forcing Pit.— 
‘This pit should possess at this period a permanent bot- 
tom-heat of 80° ; atmospheric moisture, of a permanent 
character, we will presume has been secured; such 
being the case preparations must be made for securing 
a due succession of early spring flowers ; if not already 
done, let a sprinkling be forthwith introduced of the 
most popular eee adapted to forcing purposes, such 
as the hardy American tribes, Moss, Provins, and 
Spong’s Roses ; like e the Crimson, Perpetual. The 
new hybrid Roses will do better in a more moderate 
temperature, with the exception ofthe Teas, which will 
endure a lively heat. Azalea indica, and many of the 
plants named latterly under the head “ Winter Flowers,” 
will also find a place here. As these plants in general 
require a moderate top heat in proportion to the bottom 
heat in the earlier stages of their forcing, they may be 
kept together at one end, and rece uch more air in 
mild periods. The other end of this pit, kept closer, 
will be eligible. for such plants as Thunbergias, Gar- 
denias, Francisceas, and numerous other things of this 
kind, that Beenie more Bee ne warmth. 
ITCHEN GARDEN FORCING, 
Pineries.—Continue former directions with regard to 
Pines for the present. Early Vinery.—If the buds 
are now broken, endeavour to raise the temperature 
daily a little, until it reaches 70°, at which take your 
stand for a while ; attend well to atmospherie humidity. 
Peach-house.—As soon as the buds begin to blossom, 
syringing: must be dispensed with for a while ; steam- 
ing must, however, be resorted to in the évening, and a 
slight degree of atmospheric moisture secured “for the 
night, in the day abundance of air. | Cucumbers.— 
Those who grow them in the-old dung-beds still, should 
now set about making a seed-bed ; however, take care 
that the dung is thoroughly worked ; it should, when 
properly managed, smell nearly as sweet as a Nosegay. 
Provide plenty of hot manure for the bed to ridge in, 
and turn it every four or five days. If enough dung, 
pe for a frame or pit of Melons also. 
LOWER-GARDEN AND SHRUBBERIES. 
In th a Borr garden little can be done except diggi 
ging 
rots and Parsnips ; also, in laying down new plantations 
of Strawberries, Raspberries, bush fruit, &c.;if the sub- 
soil is stiff and sour, it should be raised on the subsoil- 
ing principle ; a good coat of cinder ashes worked in 
amongst this in a rough state would serve to facilitate 
the passage of water, and the access of the atmosphere. 
Some early frame Radish should now be sown, to suc- 
ceed that now above ground ; Early Horn Carrots also 
on sloping banks, thoroughly prepared for the purpose; 
a good breadth, also, of early Peas to succeed those of 
the November sowing, using one-half the portion of the 
Early Warwick, and the other half Cormack’s Prince 
Albert. A few Longpod Beans, also, to succeed the 
Mazagans sown in the end of November. See that 
Artichokes are protected. Proceed with all nailing, 
also pruning, with the exception of Figs and Apricots, 
and endeavour to facilitate the progress of real spring 
business. Kidney Potatoes that are now sprouting 
should be planted forthwith, I think raised beds most 
eligible; the set should be covered eight inches, and be 
GER the level o the alley. 
AGERS' GARDENS, 
The hints iM about digging and trenching ground 
for vegetables, as given in the other division of the 
Calendar, apply in an equal degree to the cottagers. 
Throw the ground into raised ridges, and if any part is 
stagnant, endeavour to get it drained forthwith. Exa- 
mine early Potatoes, in pits or rooms, and if any of the 
Ash-leaved Kidneys, are sprouting, plant the most for- 
ward forthwith ; put them in raised beds, well manured, 
taking care that the Potato set, when covered in and 
finished’ soiling, is 6 inches above the level of the alley, 
and 8 gs of soil over and on all sides, Sow a few 
Peas arwiek or Charlton. Plant a few long- 
pod eus (the green is very good), and plant any re- 
maining bulbs of Tulips, Narcissi, Anemone, or Hya- 
cintb, also Shallots, if not already done ; keep them on 
raised ridges, barely covered, and place the bulb iu a 
coating of Weg ashes and sand, _ Keep Auriculas under 
cover, and d 
Stete of hp Weather near Loi for t. 
observedat the WERDE d arden, 
cek ending Jan. 8, 1046, as 
Chiswie. 
80.451 | 
30.141 | 
Average 
Jan. z—Frowy; very fine; hasy 
PE Bra yO EG night 
—He; nd constant rain 
Heredes ‘cloudy; clear and frosty at night 
6—Densely ant Aa iformly overcast; drizzly 
7—Overgast and mild throughout the day and night: 
8—Clondy and ba ne; overcast 
an temperature of 
above the average. 
State of the Weather at the last 90 years, for the 
trem Week ending Jan. 17, 1846- 
Prevailing Winds. 
| No. of | 
Avi Ave I Ul 
Mean| Years in TN 
Jon. tighen t fes : Teinp whiehit | NE 
aid aie Rained. | | |^ x 
Sun. 11| 40.8 | 314 | 36. 10 0.88 in. | 3| FEM 
Mon. 12| 41.4 29.8 | 35.6 9 0.76 2j a| 2| 1 
Tues 13| 41.9 | 828 |373| 12 0:29 3| 3/31 
Wed. 14| 41.1 | 30.6 |358| 1l 0.80 4 3| 1| 3 
Thur.15| 39.9 99.5 | 84.7 8 0.54 2 3) 4] 2 
ri. 16| 40.2 | 303 | 35.2] 10 984 j- 5| 2| 2 
Sat 17| ,4L5 |. 309 | 36.2 6 ou |a 3| 2| 2 
deep tlie beds for * clumping out” flowers to 
the soil ; any that are exhausted, should have the soil 
renewed ready for spring work. Planting may be pro- 
ceeded with in open weather, likewise turf laying or 
other pleasure ground alterations. See that all half 
hardy plants are secured against severe weather. 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS 
All Pink and Pansy beds must be well looked to after 
frosts, and those plants that are loosened should be 
carefully;fastened ; the same wir wil apply to 
seedling “Auriculas, 
—Those who are bovine to ultries dis beautiful 
though tantalising flower, should obtain a quantity of 
some of the best of the older and more plentiful varieties. 
Such as Eliza, pale yellow, of beautiful form and petal ; 
Orissa, white, edged with pink, large and fine; Naxara, 
though now cultivated for many years, one of the most 
splendid dark selfs grown ; Melange des Beautés, good 
in a scarce class, yellow striped with red ; Socrates, an 
olive of large size and fine form; &c. &e, increasing 
their stock of new varieties as they attain proficiency in 
their cultivation. Raising seedlings is now a favourite 
pursuit with many florists, and a wonderful addition has 
been made to the various classes of spots, mottles, and 
edged flowers ; for this purpose some semidouble sorts, 
with good shell-formed petals should be planted, in order 
to obtain pollen, at the proper season for cross fecunda- 
tion. Carnations and Picotees will still require regular 
attention ; some few are spindling this mild weather. 
Tt will be better to allow the stem to remain. on till 
rather later in the spring ; water occasionally, when the 
soilis very dry, but avoid wetting the foliage as much 
as PE 
CHEN GARDEN AND ORCHARD. 
Aeration ‘of soils: although people differ about the 
p propriety of applying this prineiple equally to all soils, 
in summer, there can jn but one opinion as to its gene- 
ral utility in winter. All spare ground should now be 
dug aud ridged, indeed trenched, if time permit. Where 
a systematic rotation of crops is carried out, and, of 
course, a regular and pre-planned system of spade man- 
agement, it is an excellent plan to trench all the kitchen 
garden successively in the course of every three years, 
The trenching to be performed each year should be on 
he highest temperature during the above period occurred on the 16th, 
1834—therm, 56°; and the lowest on the 14th, 182ü—therm. 4°, 
Notices to Correspondents. 
Thé Reprint of Mr. PAXTON’S COTTAGERS’ CALENDAR 
now ready, price 3d. each copy. An index has been 
added to th resent edition. Parties wishing to have copies 
for distribition among their tenantry can have them at the 
rate ge: 25 for 
CuaRC x — Engr wer — This substance bears exposure to 
weather without any essential change; but it will absorb 
moisture and gases into its pores.|| 
Frost does not penetrate so far in loose soil 
as it does in E: whic! h lies compact, 
GrASS— Devon azing, from 13d. to 2d. per foot isa 
fair price, edine putty ; but the value of such work is so 
entirely a local question, that no precise answer can Mes given. 
a have much glazing, you had better buy your glass of 
act ires jou want, and pay an intelligent la hoazer tO 
Any quick-handed boy may be taught to 
pam RER buildings with large squares in a few hours: 
of course you would have to buy your putty. Weé are not 
aware of any glass maker who prepares common green glass 
pipes for water closets : ey would be very valuable, and in 
mand no doubt. 
Ghenxnovse Pr. TS—V— The plants, of which a list is given 
at p. 4. ET md forcing, to bring them into flower at 
Nothing more than ordinary treat- 
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ons mentioned. 
mentis r ary.$ 
Herat mir Cons tant Reader—Put not your faith in flues ; it is 
true that they are cheaper than pipes in the first instance, 
but they do their work badly, and in the long run are expen- 
sive. Very good gardeners will Brow very good crops with 
any insufficient, o ; but it is unwise to cal- 
culate upon tss fortunato SUR to pes such a gar- 
dener. The advice you received was the best that could then 
be given; but we would RIVE you to pause until you see the 
end of the discussion abou maise heating. It may 
suit your purpose perfectly. 
derstand your question, 
natory sketch? Zine is a ver, 
do not comprehend why a hot-water pipe should be placed on 
the outside "s a house, ——J. more useful than a 
stage. u do not want pm heat, it is needless to adapt 
pipes to tlie "ue Leaves are enough. You are right to pause 
until you hear more ol aise. “Your previous 
letter was answered if it was ever received, Charcoal for 
fuel. Ash-leaved Kidney Potato. 
HORTICULTURAL Socrgry—2D J—The price of the Parts of the 
“ Transactions” is very variable. You should apply t Y Sos 
Esci 21, t, for such 
the ground intended for tap-rooted plants, such as Car- ' torouka ron will find a great number of schemes for 
ur As usual, many aktni ana 
EU icehouses in our columns. Cobbett's, described 
. 671, 1844, and that used by the Chinese (see p. 576, 1845), 
wil probably answer your purpose, The great point is to 
secure perfe rainage, so that what ice thaws may flo 
away at once an prevent air from passing in at the , 
rain, s best done by having the outlet some inches 
‘above the Hee d of the drain, so that the latter may be always * 
full of water. 
Orb F—You siust be careful dh you apply gas-water in- 
doors. If your Peach-trees are outsi ou may use it safely 
er in the ON on of 10 gallons ot the 
e stems of trees can 
be cleared off b; ing with a. dud brush and water in. 
spring, and oeensionaliy till Midsummer.|——G—You arè 
right veed in half norton: dung and damp 
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fa per. 
0 or 90 E or very distinct varieties, are in cul- 
E but nowhere collected that we know of. TUE of 
the Cape oue ies of Gladieli will bear our Winters cept Ge 
cin less in very v 
: on and "it that is secur i any of 
" ius be cultival The bi 
a warm border 
moved in EE 
garden can be fori 
ani m 5 Te 
warm dry soil, well aaiae from 
the Cape kinds 
move: as 
As to Irises, ner will grow wherever 2 
1, dios folk Beaufin ; 2, 2, Embroidered 
Win New Golden Pippin ; ó, 
tet 8, "Bezi de Cai " 
yson d S dor "80 o good 
as Powell’ usset.|| RT Golden Hs ig ,, Beur 
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4, » Rhode Island Greening ; 5, 
onpareil ; Golden Pippin 
Jeürr 5 
€ Avene ll — 
18, King ofthe Pippin 
053 39, Beurré Rance ; 
Es Canada; 1: 
e Colm: 2) 
Rance ; 
Abbey Dear 
main ; 20 Nc ter 
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Pippin: 
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Durelow's Seedling ; 9, Napo- 
12, Reinette 
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11, Blenheim Pippin ; 
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18, 
King of the Pippins ; m 
Blenheim Pippin; » Dumelows 
Seedling ; 8, Beauty of Kent; VA "Pip 3; 13, 
Golden *Reinette ; 14, Ven Pippin’ 15, Hug hes d Goldens 
Royal Rus: set ; 19, Doviton: 20, Margil; 22, 
EO "House, Rreth p es Doo , Chaumontel ; 
Beurré Die o. lost, Pa Im: 
NAMES oF P iure W HH The Carob T Tree, Ceratonia siliqua, 
whose pods are supposed by some to have been “ the locusts 
and wild honey” of Scripture.—— — Beloperone ob- 
longata and Tabernemontana coronaria are well known 
stove plants; the former an herbaceous Acanthad, the latter 
a shrubby plant of the o of Dogban both 
worth growing, but the TS EHE HO generally been made to 
flower when smal Tyro—Epaeris impréssa.—R M- 
There is no such thing as oder luridum. 
Axs—Z—Pubescens, HI , France; Quexigo, TES Spain 
Prinus, T. E., N. Lanuiginosa, T. E., Nepal 
Sempervirens Virginiana, T. E. merica. The others are 
unknown d paranisi: Toile H—hardy ; D—decidu- 
VE Y- Cattleyas do best in coarse turf, and Zygope- 
talums in peaty soil. The others will do very well on the 
Oak branch, if cour ed to it by Moss and copper wire, and 
kept clear of thei rible mo the woodlouse. i 
not succeed well ur you can ES the air moist at will. 
Prans—J E P—For a sout] wall— asse Colmar, Glout Mor- 
e; Rance, iS 
, Orassane, Marie Louise, Jargone 
leon. Fora north wall—Jargonelle, Marie Louise, 
s Incomparable, and à d’ Heri; 
Trees 24 feet apart, ana the hotizontal branches 
Dwarf trees in-borders m planted at the 
distance of 12 feet, or 20 feet if trained in to CEN form, 
in which 
Box edging 2} fect.|| 
AU. DESEE Subscriber—W e cannot recommend tradesmen * 
ertisement will bring you plenty of offers. Envilles, 
idences, and the varieties of Queen, 
ded the Montserrat or Black 
E 
2, 16, 28, 
Kirke’ E Nelson ; 5, 
28; 
Pro 
market, to which may 
n adver Simo which costs 53.5 will save & 
buyer pounds where any considerable outlay is to be incurred. 
PorMAISE EST ‘cea entertain a confident expec- 
tation that this be of great importance. For a reply 
ka ee inquiries of you ect and. many others, we must refer 
toa Leading Article in another column. 
HO CRORES [—They grow by a continual addition to the 
whole of their substance, and notin layers. To understan: 
such things, you must study vegetable anatomy.——R Bennett's 
ae ne been received, and will be reported on next week. 
—- ment has E intention of finding Ae 
TER for another y: ould be an impracticable ope- 
ration. n. have alre A permitted to state that the 
best accessible iid in prn was Corunna, see p. 815. 
No doubt plenty will be offered for sale by merchants, put 
at what we fear to say. Tendle ymouth, has 
already SERES seed from seli, and we Dene that otter 
advertisements have also appeared in our c 
anger about seed Potatoes is for Ireland, not for England: 
or Scotland. 
nAINING—W P L—We are much obliged by your polite offer, 
and shall gladly profit by it if the desi; gns are such: as can be 
our columns. Would you favour us with 4 
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'0—You may V your Tuberoses soon. They 
will probably ever you keep them warm, well watered, 
and fully exposed to light, provided their roots are thoroughly 
drained and in good soil. When the leaves are quite dead 
take up the roots, put them in a | dry place, and force them 
meet im ina good bottom. heat. tr 
'onid— vA 
Two feet is quite deep enough where the moaia 
of these, concrete may b? 
used as recommended at p. 876, 1845. The Nos. may be had. 
WALLFLOWERS— W W N—These are fine, butno finer than may 
js found any day by alittle inquiry in the market gardens 
near honio 
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ic eue After having started Dahlias, it is the best 
oa to divide the crown of the root, leaving one shoot 
n to each division.[——4ma reason why 
your Hyacinths come into cay when, only 3 inches 
height rf either that the bulbs are weak, or they were not 
properly ripened last summer. 
them more heat, say from 65° to 70°, and to shade them in 
n days or so,,thus inducing the ie ie 
Keep your TENE Abu dry and in a warn p 
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