1852.1 THE PHILADELPHIA FLORIST. 181 



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Pliiladelpliia, October, 1852. 



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The scent of the keen morning air reminds us that a change is com- 

 ing over the season — a matter of no small importance to the anxious 

 gardener. The fastidious denizens of warmer latitudes can no longer 

 be permitted with safety to partake of the space common to our hardy 

 and more familiar floral favorites ; and the enthusiastic amateur whose 

 winter gardening facilities are limited, looks around with anxious eye 

 to provide a shelter for such as can not bear the blast of winter. Cel- 

 lars are prepared for the reception of old established Oleanders, which 

 seem to agree pretty well with the recurring season of deprivation of 

 light and moistuie, as they remain from year to year family orna- 

 ments, the constant followers of the family. Large Orange trees are 

 located for the winter, secure from the cutting airs which insinuate 

 themselves into the various passages about the dwelling house; and af- 

 ter October has fairly set in, few of the tender favorites are abandon- 

 ed to the mercy of the changeful season. And are our window gar- 

 dening friends to have no more flowers till spring — shall they remain 

 for many long months without a flower to cheer them, and give pro- 

 mise of the return of summer 1 No, they shall not remain thus des- 

 titute. The indefatigable florists of our city and neighborhood are 

 preparing for their gratification some winter-flowering gems. Chinese 

 Primroses, Mignionette, Cinerarias, Chrysanthemums, Roses in many 

 varieties, are still available, Many persevering amateurs have in re- 

 quisition some fall-flowering annuals and biennials, which they have 

 taken care to preserve against the scanty season. Quantities of Oxalis 

 are in readiness, and with the assistance of the return of the grateful 

 Hyacinth, Tulip, and Crocus, and the delicate Narcissus, our friends 

 are still elated with the prospect of winter and early spring flowers. 

 The Schizanthus, Sweet Alyssum, and many familiar annuals will 

 come in proper season, to carry us along till Spring returns with her 

 offerings, preparing the way for a return of the bountiful gifts of the 

 succeeding Summer. 



The superintendent of the conservatory has his hands full at this 

 season ; hundreds of plants have been deposited all around the garden 

 since the advent of summer. They have flourished and increased in 

 size, exposed to the summer air ; but they must be returned to the pro- 

 tection of the conservatory, or the penetrating frost would speedily 

 annihilate them. All such plants must be carefully examined and re- 

 placed in their winter quarters, free of vermin or disease, if we expect 

 ^ them to become ornaments to our collections or at all creditable to 



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