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raking &c., with many other similar observations. "We have 

 already been full on these subjects^ and expect these to be 

 remembered through the season. Particular care^ however, 

 is required to carnations, pinks, or any plants that have 

 heavy heads and slender stems. If carnations are desired to 

 flower strongly, cut off all the buds except three, leaving the 

 uppermost and any other two of the largest. All climbing 

 plants should have timely support, and tied securely every 

 week while they are growing. 



JUNE AND JULY. 



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HOLLAND BULBS. 



The lifting of these will be general in J une. For direc- 

 tions, see May. It is not advisable to take up Jonquils, 

 Fritilldria, Crocus, and Iris, oftener than every alternate 

 year. Jonquils may stand three years. Anemones and 

 Ranunculus should be carefully lifted after their leaves be- 

 gin to fade. Do not expose them to the sun, but cover 

 slightly with earth or sand until they are perfectly dry, when 

 they may be sifted out of the earth, and put into drawers 

 carefully labeled. Some recommend to soak these roots in 

 soap-suds, to destroy a worm with which they are frequently 

 attacked. We know not how far this may be carried, nor 

 the good or bad effects, never having practiced it. 



AUTUMN FLOWERING BULBS. 



These are Amaryllis liitea, now called Sternhergia liUea; 

 A, Belladonna, now Belladonna jpurpurdscens ; Crocus sat\'- 

 vus, C, Palldsiij C. serotinus, and C. nudiflorus, and all the 

 species of Colchicum, with species of several other genera 

 not introduced into the country. They should all be lifted 

 as soon as the foliage is decayed, and kept only a few weeks 

 out of the ground, and then again replanted in fresh soil. 

 The economy of the genus Cdlchicum in regard to its bulbs. 



