Septemher.'] general observations. 



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GENERAL CARE OF PLANTS IN POTS. 



All the flowers that are in pots, and intended to be kept in 

 frames during winter, should have a top-dressing and a gene- 

 ral preparation for their winter quarters, by tying up, &c. 

 The carnation and pink layers that were lifted and potted 

 last month must be brought from the shade as soon as they 

 begin to grow ; and those that are not lifted, have them done 

 forthwith, that they may be rooted afresh before the frost 

 sets in. All Wall-flowers and Stocks should be lifted about 

 the end of this month, and planted in five to seven inch 

 pots, and treated as directed for carnation layers last month, 

 until they begin to groW; when they must be fully exposed. 



PREPARE BEDS AND BORDERS FOR BULBOUS ROOTS. 



Bulbous roots of every character delight in deep free soil ; 

 consequently, wherever they are desired to be planted, due 

 attention must be paid to put the soil in proper order, to 

 have them in perfection. Where there is a quantity in- 

 tended to be planted, to have them in beds is the general 

 and preferable method. These ought to be dug from eight- 

 een inches to two feet deep, at the bottom of which place 

 three or four inches of decayed manure. Where the soil is 

 poor, it should be enriched with well-decomposed manure 

 and earth from the woods, incorporating both well with the 

 soil, breaking it all fine. This being done, allow it to stand 

 until the middle of next month, which see for farther direc- 

 tions. 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



Tie up carefully all the ChrysdntJiemums, Tuberoses, &c. 

 Clear away the stems or haulm of any decayed annuals or 

 herbaceous plants, that nothing unsightly may appear. Pro- 

 pagate the Pansy by layers, &c. See page 94. 



