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litter, 25: finish planting Bulbous roots, before the 

 frost sets in. Plant Anemones, Ranunculuses, and 

 Crocuses, 47 ; Hyacinths, 58 ; Irises, 59 ; Ixias and 

 Jonquils, 60 ; Lilies, 61 ; Narcissuses, 63 ; Pseonies^ 

 65, and Tulips, 70 and 71. These, and all other kinds 

 of plants will need protection before the setting in of 

 the Winter, 42. Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs 

 may be planted in mild weather, 39 ; lay long litter 

 round the roots of them, and also of the Grape Vines 

 and other tender plants, shrubs, &c. Before the Win- 

 ter sets in severe, let such Chrysanthemums as may 

 have been cultivated in pots be planted in the garden, 

 83. Plant Gladioluses in pots, 57; also such other 

 Bulbous roots as may be required to be kept in rooms, 

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If all was not done as directed last month, there is 

 now no time to be lost. All kinds of tender plants in 

 pots, should be set into frames or pits, and plunged in 

 old tan or light mould ; and in the event of severe 

 frosts, coverings of mats, straw, &c. must be laid over 

 them. Greehouse plants will need constant care and 

 attention. When water is necessary, let it be given 

 in mild weather, 78. In the event of an accident hap- 

 pening from frost, I would remark, that the sudden 

 transition from cold to heat is often more destructive 

 to plants than the frost itself. If, therefore, plants get 

 frozen, and cannot be screened from the rays of the 

 sun, they should be watered as the air get warms, and 

 before they begin to thaw. If sufficient attention be 

 paid so as to have the temperature of the house gra- 

 dually rising as the water is sprinkled over the leaves, 

 it may be a means of preserving plants that would 

 otherwise be destroyed. See that the Greenhouse, or 

 room in which plants are kept, is so secure as to pre- 

 vent the intrusion of cold air, or the departure of warm 

 air in the night season. 



