TIIE CHARM OF GARDENS 



DECEMBER. 



To be done 



In the Parterre, and Flower Garden. 



As in January, continue your hostility against Ver- 

 mine. 



Preserve from too much Rain and Frost your choicest 

 Anemonies, Ranunculus's, Carnations, etc. 



Be careful now to keep the Doors and Windows 

 of your Conservatories well matted, and guarded from 

 the piercing Air : for your Oranges, etc., are now put 

 to the test : Temper the cold with a few Char-coal 

 govern'd as directed in November, etc. 



Set Bay-berries, etc., dropping ripe. 



Look to your Fountain-pipes, and cover them with 

 fresh and warm litter out of the stable, a good thickness 

 lest the frosts crack them ; remember it in time, 

 and the Advice will save far both trouble and charge. 



Flowers in Prime, or Yet Lasting. 



Anemonies some, Persian, and Common Winter 

 Cyclamen, Antirrhinum, Black Hellebor, Laurus tinus, 

 single Prim-roses, Stock-gilly-flo., Iris Clusii, Snow- 

 flowers, or drops, Yucca, etc. 



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