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THE GARDENER. 



The Chinese Roses which were pruned closely last 

 month should now he put into pots lor blowing. Take 

 care of the plants that are out to be hardened, lest 

 frost attack them. Sow Tulip seed in pans : prepare 

 spawn for mushrooms, and make beds for it ; this is a 

 principal month for the culture of mushrooms. At- 

 tend to former instructions respecting melons, cucum- 

 bers, and vegetable marrow. 



Fruit Gardxn. — Gather fruit without bruising it ; 

 make strawberry plantations ; trim off runners, but 

 do not cut away the leaves, which is contrary to sound 

 principles. Mildew frequently attacks apricot-trees 

 — the common remedy is to syringe the leaves with 

 sulphur or tobacco water ; but, if the trees are not too 

 old, the most effectual remedy is to remove them very 

 carefully next month ; drain and trench the border ; 

 adding, at the same time, as much fresh soil as you 

 can afford; and with as little delay as possible, replant 

 the trees. 



Flower Garden. — Preserve Dahlias which con- 

 tinue to ornament the shrubberies and garden from 

 breaking down, and give them liquid manure if they 

 are not luxuriant. Plant offsets and small bulbs of 

 Tulips, and a few fresh varieties — but not the main 

 crop yet — and seedlings and offsets of Polyanthuses 

 and Auriculas ; prick out seedling Pansies, top rooted 

 layers, cuttings and pipings or' Carnations and Pinks 

 — and beware of the wire-worm. Put out herbaceous 

 plants in the borders, and Crocuses, Snowdrops, &c. in 

 a sheltered border. Sow Mignonette, Ten-week Stock, 

 and other annuals, to stand over the winter tor early 

 blowing next summer. Trim and plant edgings of 

 Box, Gentianella, and Indian moss. 



Kitchen Garden, — Take advantage of showers to 

 prick out seedling-cauliflowers and cabbages, sown 

 from the 10th to the 20th of last month, and to plant 

 out coleworts, savoys, &c. for winter and spring; and 



