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propagate, by cuttings; the different kinds of plants that 
are now fit for that purpose, potting off such as are rooted. 
Remove stage auriculas to their summer quarters, in some 
shady place with a north exposure. The alpine frame will 
require little more than a good supply of water, with occa- 
sional shiftings, and propagating a few of the early flower- 
ing plants. Sow some hardy annuals.and ten-weeks stalks 
for late flowering. Species of Petunia, Tweedia, Tropzo- 
lum, and Anagallis; with Maurandia, Rhodochiton, and 
Lophospermum, may be planted as climbers against trel- 
lises or walls. 
Flower Garden.—Sow annuals for succession; biennials 
in the last week, in the nursery compartment, for planting 
out next year. Propagate by cuttings, dahlias, pansies, 
double wall-flowers, rockets, scarlet lychnis, and lobelias, 
by dividing the roots. Plant out, during the first week, 
dahlias, hardy pelargoniums, stocks, calceolarias, and half- 
hardy annuals, protecting them from slight frosts. By the 
middle and end of the month, masses of such plants as the 
following may be formed with safety : Pelargonium, various 
“species and varieties, Heliotropium, Fuchsia, Salpiglossis, 
Nierembergia, Salvia, Verbena, Bouvardia, Erica, Lobelia. 
Protect tulips, ranunculuses, and anemones from the mid- 
day sun, from rain, and winds. Remove the coverings 
from all tender plants in the open air; tying up plants 
when necessary ; clearing the walks, borders, and cutting 
the grass every ten days; for much of the beauty of a 
flower garden is lost if attention be not given to these ope- 
rations. 
Shrubbery.—Planting out of tender evergreens from 
pots may be continued, but any other kind of transplant- 
ing will be carried on, at considerable risk, except in very 
moist and cloudy weather. Proceed with the laying down 
