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THE YOUNG FLORIST. 



acquainted with the weeds which infested the 

 garden ; and then, when examining his beds 

 for the appearance of plants, he knew at once 

 what might be pulled up with safety. 



The seed being sown in circles round the 

 stick, he knew exactly where to look, to find 

 the plants, and if any appeared in or near the 

 circle that was new to him, naturally conclu- 

 ded that it was the plant sown. 



I shall not now describe the different groups 

 of perennials, but will do it as they come into 

 bloom. The work of transplanting them was 

 all done in the course of the month ; the early 

 flow r ering kinds in the first part of it. 



The roses and other shrubs were all moved 

 as soon as possible, and planted on the outside 

 of the square. The tops of the rose bushes 

 should be cut off, which causes them to bloom 

 stronger. Perennial and biennial seeds should 

 be sown in a bed by themselves, and moved to 



