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cur, by the maturity of annuals or any other cause, may be supplied. Dah- 

 lias will now be an object of attention ; the best soil for them is a rich loam, 

 rather moist, and the best situation a cool one. Tulips, Narcissus, and other 

 bulbs are frequently taken up as soon as they have done flowering; the leaves 

 should be quite dry first. When taken up dry them gradually in a shady 

 place, then put them in a cool place till wanted. Auriculas and Double 

 Primroses are generally killed by our hot summers, especially after heavy 

 rains ; if growing in a sunny situation some method should be devised to 

 shade them. The same may be said of the Pansy ; with the greatest care 

 these plants will often die out ; attention should be paid at this time to in- 

 sure a young stock, both by seeds and cuttings. In saving seed, select for 

 that purpose the best flowers—those that are large, well-formed and of mark- 

 ed colors. Carnations and Pinks should be layered or struck early, so that 

 they may be well rooted before winter ; I usually commence when they are 

 just going out of flower. There is a growing taste for the Pseony ; they are 

 beautiful, and may be much diversified by hybridizing and cross breeding. 

 Being in bloom now, attention can be given to the subject. The Hollyhock 

 also is making great progress in popular favor; they prefer a rich sandy loam; 

 and a rather dry situation ; they are well adapted to our climate, and ought 

 to be more general. 



Brompton stocks, German Double Wallflowers, and other biennials intend- 

 ed for next winter or spring flowering, should be sown at once, if not already 

 done. Evergreens may still be planted; if possible, choose a time before an- 

 ticipated rain, or give a good watering afterwards. In the neighborhood of 

 Philadelphia within the last few years, evergreens have suffered much from 

 scale and red spider. "When these are noticed the trees should receive an 

 occasional syringing with soapsuds. If the weather should become dry, some 

 flower beds, or plants in beds and borders will require watering ; as a gen- 

 eral rule this should be avoided as much as possible; frequent waterings do 

 little good — nothing brings on mildew sooner. Rather prevent the necessi- 

 ty by frequent stirring of the surface soil, or even by shading, where prac- 

 ticable. It is often a practice to put the grass mown from the lawns around 

 the roots of some things as a mulching for this purpose. Whenever a wa- 

 tering must be done, let it be thorough, a "once for all" kind. Roses are 

 commonly recommended to be budded early in June; in my opinion it is too 

 early in most circumstances; I have found more failures in my own practice 

 early in the summer than late in the fall. I shall have more to say on this 

 subject next month. Lawn3 and walks will of course be kept mown short and 

 clean, and well rolled after every heavy rain. Tidiness in all things is more 

 looked for, and indeed more apparent at this season than at any other period 

 of the year. 



