170 Monthly Calendar of Operations. 



up. Boxes and pots of Bulbs -will all be growing 

 nicely now and should be removed to the light, and 

 supplied with water. Balcony plants in very severe 

 weather should be under cover. 



February. 



The plants in flower are the same as last month, 

 with the addition of Violets, early Pansies, Arabis, 

 Cytisus, Coronilla, early Primroses, Hepdiicas, and 

 early Tulips and Narcissus ; and with the exception of 

 Chrysanthemums, which will now be out of flower. 

 Cut them down and set the pots aside till you get 

 cuttings from them. Prepare boxes and pots for 

 Mignonette and all annuals required for indoors. 

 Window and balcony boxes and pots of spring bulbs 

 will now be coming into flower, and should be placed 

 in position for flowering. Hanging baskets should 

 now be filled with their summer occupants if intended 

 for indoors. All plants will now be starting into 

 active growth, and old Fuchsias, Geraniums, and 

 cuttings of all kinds in pots kept over winter, should 

 now be repotted. Protect all from frost and supply 

 with water, which should always be tepid to prevent 

 chilling of roots. Everything should be put in order 

 for the coming season. 



March. 



Hardy spring flowers of all sorts are now to be had in 

 plenty, and this is the time for getting a supply for your 

 window and balcony boxes. Among others there are the 



