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and the lower ones feebly. Endeavor rather to 
have a regular distribution of young wood by short 
rods throughout the tree, without crowding, which 
is a great fault. 
The neatest and best plan for training is to 
carry the main stem horizontally near the ground, 
into which it may be allowed to dip and root (if 
tue distance it has to go is considerable), taking 
up from it, at regular intervals, perpendicular 
main branches. 
_ Some of the strongest, straightest, and best- 
ripened cuttings of Gooseberries and Currants may 
ke planted; previously picking out all the eyes 
quite clean, except three or four of the terminal 
ones. They may be reduced to abonta foot long, 
by removing a portion of their unripened points; 
and by picking out the eyes, the bushes 
vented from throwing up suckers. Bushes with 
about one foot of stem look much best; besides, in 
some measure, assisting to prevent the fruit be- 
coming dirtied by heavy rains. 
Neither prune nor tiansplant during frosty 
weather ; dull, mild weather is best. All vacant 
ground, unless it is very light, should be imme- 
diately prepared for future crops. The only 
objection to preparing light land is, if dung be 
added in autumn, it filters away before spring 
with the heavy rains; but to other soils autumn 
preparation is of the greatest benefit. 
__ The surface of all strong land should be laid up 
in ridges during the winter, as the action of frost, 
by expanding the moisture in it, leaves it, when 
thawed, in a fine, pulverised, friable, or loosened 
state, by which it is rendered fertile, and ready 
immediately after levelling in favorable weather, 
to receive the intended crop. 
! FLOWER GARDEN. 
Air.—Admit on all occasions favorable. 
Antirrhinums.—If potted last month, and if well 
through, the small pots many now be shifted 
into 60’s. Keep the store cuttings free from 
decayed foliage, nor allow them much moisture. 
Get them into winter quarters,a cold frame or pit. 
Auriculas.—By this time, all may be finally 
placed in their winter homes. All growth is for 
the time suspended, and water need but be cau- 
tiously given. Let air be admitted on all open dry 
days ; and when wet, tilt the lights at back or 
front, or both according to circumstances. 
Bulbs.—If neglected previously, these may still 
be planted with every certainty of success. 
Carnations.—Exposure to heavy rains must be 
avoided. As arule, keep dry and cool, giving 
free circulation to mild air. Keep clean from 
the decaying leaves ; and cut off below any spot, 
_ Should such appear. 
Chrysanthemums.—Discontinue gradually the use 
of manure-water as the bloom is expanding. 
Guard against earwigs; as they will eat the 
centre of the bud before they even show color, 
and destroy all your hopes of perfect flowers. 
Give as much air and light as possible; but 
guard against frost. 
Cimerarias.—Continue directions of last month ; 
give as much air as possible to keep the foliage 
dry ; keep the plants at all times close to the 
glass without touching. Fumigate to prevent 
green-fly. 
Dig 231 the vacant beds, borders, &c., as con- 
_ venience and weather may serve. 


are pre- 
Any open weather 
See that old plants 
Cut 
Evergreens, obtain and plant. 
is fitting time this month. 
are well balanced and with good heads. 
them into form as needed. 
Forcing bulbs, plants, &e. 
into heat, according to the demand. 
supply will be now at command. 
Frost, guard against. : 
Lrozen plants, thaw gradually ; or well syringe 
with cold water. 
Greenhouse.—As the season progresses, less 
moisture is needed. Give air when mild and 
dry, and keep down vermin — f 
LTyacinths way be planted, with every certainty 
of success. The early potted and forced bulbs 
will be fast approaching their bloom. 
Make alterations. Frosty weather is desirable 
for the purpose, when many other operations 
are suspended. : 
Pansies.—Vhose for blooming in pots require all 
the air possible, and must not be crowded in 
the frame. See that plantsin beds are firm in 
their places. Flowers may be calculated upon 
all through the month. ; 
Pelargoniums.—This is a quiet month with the 
Pelargonium. Water but seldom; and then, 
always ascertain whether the plants are really 
dry. This may be done by rapping the pot 
outside with the knuckles. Cleanliness is the 
main object this month. Clean all the glass, as 
the more light the plants have during winter 
the better; and light a fire now and then to dry 
up the damps,—endeavoring to keep the house 
from 40 to 45 degrees. be: ; 
Picotees.—Should spot be anywhere visible, fail 
not to defoliate to the fullest extent. This is 
best done by cutting off the leaves below the 
disease with sharp scissors. Suffer any to re- 
main, and you will endanger the health of the 
whole collection. 
Polyanthuses in pots, require similar treatment to 
the Auricula. Indeed, they may be safely asso- 
ciated. 
Primulas will be forwarding their flowers, and 
daily becoming valuable for decoration. 
Ltanunculuses.—Let all be planted in the borders 
that are required for spring flowering. 
Roll paths, and lawns, on dry days(if we have any). 
fioses.—Let these be planted only at dry seasons. 
It is worse than useless to undertake any such 
work after protracted wet weather. If plants 
are obtained, they may be safely housed under 
a shed,—merely protecting the roots from the 
action of the air. Or lay them in by the heels 
out of doors, until the fitting time arrives. 
Tender varieties need some protection during 
severe weather. i 
Sciilas, and all bulbs, may yet be got in. 
Seedlings in pans will require to be kept from 
fogging. Avoid excessive moisture. 
Snowdrops end spring flowering bulbs can yet be 
obtained and satisfactorily planted. 
Soils should be carted pee) times. 
Tools.—Keep in good order. 
Pulipe Umit es to get all your stock into the 
ground with the least possible delay. Beds 
completed, may have occasional gentle rains. 
Verbenas.—Keep the store pots from flagging 
for the want of water. Look after green fly 
and mildew. 
Continue to bring 
The early 



