188 THE 
GARDENERS’ 
CHRONICLE, 
[Mar. 21, 
such occasions, to correct any excess of moisture. 
Growing Orchids should now be carefully shaded 
for two or three hours on bright days, more espe- 
cially those which have been disturbed at the root; 
these would be far better removed to a house or pit 
by th Ives, as th tablished plants which have 
remained undisturbed will enjoy more sunshine. Mixed 
Greenhouse.—Keep up a lively circulation of air all 
the early part of the day, and dispense with fire heat 
as much as possible. Where a house of this character 
has stove as well as common greenhouse plants in it, a 
climate superior in point of heat to the common green- 
house must be maintained ; and in order to do as little 
mischief as possible through the eompromise necessary, 
let all the advances in point of extra heat be made at 
all times, during a considerable degree of light. To 
this end practice the early shutting up, so much insisted 
on by all good gardeners ; and on such occasions take 
care that the fire has been very low, or out for an hour 
or two previously. The heat thus s or the evening, 
if accompanied by sufficient atmospherie moisture, will 
establish a healthy and short-jointed growth. Make a 
sowing of tender annuals, if not already done. Pot off 
Balsams, Cockscombs, &e.: these things will do better 
by far, however, in a frame, with fermenting materials, 
close to the glass, and well matted up at night. Cold 
Pits.—Continue potting off stock for the flower-garden, 
also making cuttings constantly of Verbenas, Fuchsias, 
Petunias, Dahlias, Geraniums, &c. ; they will all be 
wanted for some purpose. Shade newly-potted Stocks, 
and more especially cuttings, carefully ; and remember, 
that in making cuttings, the leaf should not be first 
allowed to flag, and then an attempt made to restore 
it by abundance of water; the leaf must never be 
allowed to droop. 
KITCHEN GARDEN FORCING. 
Pines.—Little new can be added at present ; attend 
well to former Calendars about “burning,” shading, 
syringing, &e. &c. Give free air day and night to 
growing successions in dung-pits ; teach them to grow 
more in bulk than in length. Vineries.—Endeavour to 
avoid the consequences of indulging in too much 
copious dews. During day, sufficient to prevent 
desiccation, or rather an undue amount of perspi- 
ration in the leaf, is all that is required. See that your 
lateVines that have been laying out all the latter part of 
the winter are introduced immediately. If they bleed 
scrape and dry the wounds, and instantly apply the 
late Mr. Knight’s plaster; which is scraped cheese 
and finely-powdered oyster-shells, kneaded into a 
fine paste. Peach Houses. — Persist in stopping at 
all times every gross shoot on all the upper parts of 
the tree—allowing such, however, to ramble when they 
grow towards the extremities of the lower parts ; this 
is the best way of equalising the sap. Syringe freely— 
especially in the afternoon—and at that period endea- 
vour to create atmospheric moisture for the night, by 
sprinkling all available surfaces, except flues or pipes. 
Follow up stopping of Figs; give manure-water very 
freely ; Cherries should have free syringings, with abun- 
dance of air early. The syringing, however, must cease 
the moment any change of colour is perceived. Keep up 
successions of Strawberries ; do not suffer those swel- 
ling to be dry for a moment ; use plenty of liquid 
manure according to former directions, viz., constantly, 
clear, and weak, A late Mushroom-bed may now be 
made on a limited scale. 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
The period has now arrived when the amateur 
will begin to be busy. Though premature, most col- 
lections of Polyanthuses are in full bloom; seedlings 
should now be strietly scrutinised, and reference made 
to the properties that constitute a good flower, which 
are given at length in our last year's volume. Accounts 
from the north state that everything is in an unusual 
state of precocity ; whilst in the environs of the metro- 
polis, plants are still more forward. In giving directions 
it will sometimes be necessary to recapitulate those things 
which are proper to be done through a series of weeks, 
We would still urge the necessity of protection not 
only from late spring frosts, but from cutting winds. 
Tulips never stood in more need of screening than they 
do just now. Many florists have potted out a great 
portion of their stock of Carnations and Picotees, and 
there appears to bea much greater disposition to spindle 
amongst the layers this year than usual. Keep seedling 
Ranuneuluses from frost, and throw mats over the beds 
containing choice Pansies, the hoops over which ought 
to be at least a yard high in the centre. Propagate 
Dahlias in a gentle heat; the most slender cuttings 
Strike root most readily. 
KITCHEN GARDEN AND ORCHARD. 
A sowing of all the late spring Broccoli may now be 
made; they will, however, be sufficiently forward for 
general purposes if sown a fortnight later. See to your 
early Horn Carrots—the slugs have devoured two crops 
of mine, although followed up with liming and sprinkled 
over with coarse sand. Nothing is better, that I am 
aware of, than cinder-ashes riddled extremely fine, and 
the mere dust taken out ; these sown thickly over the 
Asparagus ; it should not be planted until six or eight 
inches high. Those who have time would do well to 
try the Spanish method, as recommended in a 
Leading Article of March 7. I will next week say 
more on this head. Orcharding and Fruit-trees.— 
Continue to protect blossoms, and to eradicate insects by 
all possible means. See that all the winter and early 
Spring work amongst fruit-trees is brought to a close 
forthwith. Finish root-pruning with all luxuriant trees; 
most persons may have observed the effect of moving a 
large Pear-tree very late in the spring—it generally 
becomes covered with blossom-buds. Such in degree 
will be the effect of root-pruning at this period. 
FLOWER-GARDEN AND SHRUBBERIES, 
See that rolling, mowing, &c., proceed in due order. 
Now is the period to lay the foundation of a fine lawn, 
the pride of English gardening. Let all fresh turfing 
be completed forthwith; it is a good plan to scatter 
rough old tan thinly over it as a screen from the sun, 
until it gets hold ; some waterings are also essential. 
Early herbaceous plants overgrown may now be divided, 
the exterior portions of the stools should be reserved 
and the interior rejected. Be sure in planting them 
again to introduce fresh soil. Cut in all coarse ever- 
greens or shrubs before the bud becomes too much ad- 
vanced ; this is a good time to cut in Holly hedges. 
COTTAGERS’ GARDENS, 
It is not impossible that the Potato murrain may 
break out again in the young crop; if such should 
occur, I would recommend the cottager to give his plants 
a heavy dusting with fresh lime in a dewy morn- 
ing. Sow good beds forthwith of Green Kale, with a 
few Savoys, and where a cow is kept the Thousand- 
headed Cabbage ; also a patch of Leeks. Make edgings 
of Parsley forthwith, soot is a good manure for it. 
The Asparagus bed should have a slight dressing of 
salt about once a month ; it will keep down the weeds 
and prove of great benefit to the plants ; also Seakale 
beds. Divide and transplant Phloxes, Asters, and 
other herbaceous plants. Sow a good breadth of Broad 
Beans directly, for the main erop. 
FORESTING. 
it is to be hoped that all planting is now finished ; 
the chance of success is small after this period. See 
that the directions in former Calendars are carried out, 
and bring up all arrears. 
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HorLy-ngDazs—P J— Certainly, 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES—J 
LrMoNs—W C—Keep them in stone jars, 
NAMES oF PLANTS 
PEACHES, &e.—J 
POLYANTHUSE: 
Stoves. 
TRAILING PLANTS—X Y—T 
TRANSMUTATION OF 
cut it all down to the ground ¢ 
as soon as growth commences. Your plan cannot be improved. 
Insrcts—D M’s caterpillar is the offspring of the yellow under- 
wing moth, the Triphena pronuba. It is often injurious to 
Cabbages and other vegetables. ..—D R—You need not 
apprehend any mischief from the web and little grains you 
found on the Pine-apple leaf. They were not eggs but the 
deposit of some insect which had been living under the web. R. 
—These may be planted either 
by sets or by whole tubers, exactly as the Potato. Rely upon 
it, their value is infinitely beyond what is commonly sup- 
in a cool place, and 
well covered from the air. 
ILDEW—. — We fear that this is incurable by any known 
means. Saltpetre, water, and free ventilation promise best, 
T H--Luzula pilosa—— S E—Peziza coch- 
leata ; itis sometimes sold as Morels, and is not reputed to 
be unwholesome——/ 1643 L B is Oncidium luridum ; 600, 
Brassavola grandiflora. e regret our inability to under- 
take the task of naming a Guatemala herbarium——O P Q 
Madder——A much  bruised Lycaste, apparently 
lanipes.——M A @—1, apparently Physalis pubescens ; 2, Big- 
nonia australis ; 3, Lachenalia pendula.§ —Anemone—Age- 
G—Three good varieties of Peaches in succes- 
sion are the Royal George, Noblesse, and Bellegarde. 
Nectarines you may plant the Newington, Violette Hative, 
and Elruge.t 
PorATOES—J W—We believe that cut sets will be more EM 
ill 
to perish this year than whole Potatoes, because they wi 
more readily absorb water through their wounded surfaces 5 
at the same time it is clear that whole sets are not to be re- 
lied upon, The natural skin of the Potato is a slow filtering 
apparatus, provided to guard the tuber agaiust too much 
and improper food. Out surfaces, having no such protection, 
will absorb water greedily. It may be worth while to try the 
effect of Mr. Shepherd’s steep, and that of sulphate of copper, 
both of which are named in another part of this day’s Paper. 
We prefer the former. As to vitality, who can explain it? 
Life is—lif nd that is all that can be said about it. It is 
universally diffused through organic beings, although it may 
be concentrated more in one place than another, as, for ex- 
ample, in the eyes (or buds) of the Potato, You will see what 
the Prussians think of the scoop in another column ; we hope 
it may be a good instrument, but, in the present condition of 
the Potato we dare not predict anything about it. 
A B—A list of the best Polyanthuses was 
given at p. 572, 1844, in which vol, are papers—pp. 35, 115, 
and 149—descriptive of many of the best flowers, which we 
recommend to your perusal. We do not recommend dealers.* 
RHODODENDRONS— W C—Layer these, and common Laurels, in 
July. 
M—We see nothing in the stove beyond what is 
found in all good Arnott's. Its performance is far from re- 
markable. We have an Arnott which burns for 18 hours and 
more without feeding. The pipes do not seem to us of any 
importance, and they necessarily increase the price, i 
The following are hardy and ever- 
greens, viz, :— neaster microphylla and marginata, Ber- 
beris empetrifolia, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Juniperus pros- 
trata and nana, Vinca major, Daphne cneorum, Crategus py- 
raeantha, and Gaultheria Shallon. T 
ConN—C W—Thanks, The paragraph you 
have been so good as to send was published in this Paper a 
year or two ago. 
zm 
end Wanp's CAsks—W M—We never recommend tradesmen. An 
Sat. 14 M H 
Sun. 15 man with a grain of cerebral matter can make them. Your 
one 18. best plan in your difficulty is to put Mr. Ward’s book into the 
ee hands of à common workman. 
Wed. ig 
Thurs, 19 
windy; overe 
lose rain; showery; clear at ni 
14—Clond| 
15—5mall c ight 
boisterous; storm of hail in afternoon ; hi 
1 of snow in the night. 
temperature of the week ! deg. below the average. 
State of the Weather at Chiswick during the last 20 years, for the 
ensuing Week ending Mar. 28, 1846, 
No. of | 
Aver. | Aver. | Nest! | roaren 
Mar. |Hishes Lowest | mean] whichis | quantity 
Temp. | Temp. | Wendt | of Rain. 
Sun, 22. 50.5 86.5 | 43.5 8 0.26 in 
Mon, 23 60,2 86.0 | 43.1 10 0.60. 
Tues x4| 49.9 88.6 | 41.7 T 0.11 
Wed. 25 51.1 83.1 42.1 8 0.50 
hur. 26 52.8 34.0 43.4 7 9.12 
ji. * 54.1 935.7 419 7 0.87 
E 53.9 39.6 417 ri 0.68 
‘The highest temperature during the above period occurred on the 27th, 
1830—therm.75°; and the lowest on the 24th, 1829—therm. 229, 
Notices to Correspondents. 
The Third Edition of PAXTON’S COTTAGERS’ CALENDAR 
eing exhausted, a New Edition is preparing, and will be 
ready in about ten days. 
To our CORRESPONDENTS—We have every wish to oblige you by 
answering all questions relating to the subjects treated of im 
this Journal ; but we must entreat you to be reasonable. We 
have had before us a letter containing 17 questions, upon as 
ifferent subjects, every one of which have been either 
answered repeatedly, or can be determined by a very cursory 
glance at our columns for the last month ; and we regret to 
y we have many such cases. To spare time or space for 
answering these demands is impossible ; it is not fair ei 
to ourselves or ourreaders. Correspondents should, in com- 
mon justice, only apply to us for information upon points 
which they have previously taken reasonable pains to ex- 
amine for themselves in documents ace: y Ly 
ULBS—M A @—The failure of your Hyacinth bulbs may 
doubtless be attributed to the bad state in which they have 
been received this season from Holland, 
e water in your kitchen boiler is not used for 
cooking or drinking, there can be no harm in using the 
remedy. 
l : place. s 
surface present such a sharp macadamized kind of sur- | HAnnotmamnus FASCIOULATUS—Ü D—This grows freely in 
face, that the snails and slugs are at the last point of 
starvation before they will venture on them. Be sure 
to salt all Asparagus and Seakale-beds—little and often 
is my maxim. The time is approaching for planting 
sandy loam and peat; it is naturally a somewhat shy 
bloomer. When the plants have attained a tolerably large 
size, they should be kept pretty dry, and rather stinted in 
pot room, This may possibly have the effect of making your 
plant flower more freely.. 
ico stretched upon a frame 
This will bean extremely small 
of Ireland it will 
ies are best 
planted in November. Probably your Salvia patens was not 
stout enough to bear a winter, In such a pit as is above de- 
scribed it may be preserved through winter, if kept in its 
pot and not watered. resume that your Dahlia-roots 
were not properly ripened, or perhaps they are grown in soil 
over manured, or they may have been too 
was not well suited to these plants. 
disturb your incognito, unless you send facts; which, if for 
ication, must be authenti uestions come as well 
in masquerade as in any other dress. the poor pea- 
santry, just read a Leading Article of last week, and the 
notes upon mixed crops. By all means plant Beans with 
Potatoes, if the latter are planted at all. are sorry, but 
not at all surprised to hear that your Ash-leavi 8 are 
going ofr. — One shilling each will be given for the following 
Numbers :—1841 : 3, 5, 7 7, 42, 43; 
50—F M 
> 9, 10, 12, 21, 
a Roses 
liquid manure as soon as they are growing.—Horley—Ear]. 
Peas which have been sown in turves should be transferred, 
turves and all, to the place where they are intended to be 
grown, without raising the individual plants. An article at 
Some length on root grafting will appear soon.t——Anemone 
—The quantity of guano to sow per acre varies from two to 
four ewt. according to the nature and quality of the soil, For 
a small piece of ground like yours it may be more convenient 
to use it in a liquid state. that case, mix 4 lbs, of guano 
with 12 gallons of water, and let it stand for 24 hours before 
itis used. The same guano will do for mixing again with 
the same quantity of water, after the first is drawn off. 
SEEDLING FLOWERS, 
CAMELLIA—R S, Cobham—1t is impossible to form an opinion of 
your seedling ; the specimen sent was not half expanded, and. 
in that state it remained." - 
OiNERARIAS—JZ S, Cobham—Your seedlings are flowers of good 
colour; but they are deficient form; the petals are too. 
narrow,——JD K—The prevailing faults in your varieties are 
tk want of size, and the narrowness of the petals. No. 
3.3 is the best; but this is surpassed both in 
y fi 
lowers several years in cultivation, 3 
colour, but also too small,*—, 
seedlings are very varied and pretty. 
too small. No. 1, brigh 
ght crimson, and 2, crimson purple, are 
both fine in colour and compact in form. 2 and 11 are the 
best blues ; the others appear to be too loose and long in the 
petals. 10 is a lively flower, and worth preserving for its 
colou: specimens of seedling Cinerarias are 
the largest we have seen ; they also combine with size, fine 
colour, and the flowers are composed of broad and well 
rounded petals of great substance. No. 1 a deep rich maza- 
rine blue, the flowers of which measure 13 inch in diameter ; 
this is a ver iking variety. 2, rich purple maroon, 3, 
similar in colour, with the blue prevailing, and 4, bright 
maroon, are three fine and rich-col varieties ; 5, a lai 
bright blue, is also showy and att With the increased 
size of these flowers there is also united a slight degree of 
coarseness, and the petals are not placed round the disk with 
that regularity which is observable in the best specimens of 
the Cineraria, 
—— JX—Y our 
