m FRUITS, FLOWERS AND SHRUBS 



severe weatber—pkiu the roots about three inches- 

 deep, and about eight iiichcs apart. 



FLOIVERING SHRUBS A.YD EVERGREENS. 



Prune such as have not been pruned the last 

 two month, cut awaj irregular and straggling branch- 

 es cluCl shoots, also suckers from the roots ; dig the 

 ground between the plants, and clear away rub- 

 bish. Suckers of flowering shrubs and evergreens 

 may also be planted this month, as lilacs, roses, ooney- 

 tuckles, laburnums, jasmines, syringas, ^c. ^c. also 

 plant edgings of box and thrift where necessary, 

 rrotect tender shrubs, particularly seedlings, in se- 

 Tere weather, by means of hoops arches and mals 

 ©r boughs and litter. 



GENERAL REMARKS. 



Dig, trench, ridge and dung ground for Spring p]aB*r 

 ting. Prepare compost for planting Spring liow- 

 ers, kc, Sandy loam, light earth, and rotten dung 

 must be blended together and exposed to the sua 

 and air, in form of a house ridge. Where your 

 ground is poor, spread manure over it to w^^sh 

 in and furnish the roots of plants — Take care that 

 trees lately planted which require stakes to support 

 them, be well secured. Clear gravel walks of weeds 

 and moss. Roll gravel and grass walks iu dry 

 weather, Keep your store of fruit well secured 

 (with straw) from frosts. 



G EEN'HOUSE 



Give moderate wicerings about twice a week, ad- 

 mit air freely all moderate weather, and sufier no dead 

 leaves to remain within the walls of your house* 



