DICTIONARY OF SEASONABLE GARDEN WORK. 



I. PLEASURE GARDENING, 



Abutilons in bloom like occasional doses of liquid 

 manure. Young plants to be shifted and pinched back 

 according to need. Propagated from cuttings when 

 desired and young wood can be had. 



Acacias. — Unless watered freely, loss of foliage and 

 flowers will result. Shift the young plants as needed. 

 Propagate from seed as you may desire. 



Acalyphas do best in full sunlight, a temperature of 

 55° to 60°, and when given occasional doses of liquid 

 manure. 



Achyranthes to be treated as advised for alternanthera. 



Adiantums, or maidenhair ferns, succeed readily in 

 the window under the treatment given to other ferns. 

 A temperature of 55° to 60° and a moist atmosphere is 

 most congenial to them. 



Allamandas to be given water quite sparingly after 

 growth ceases. 



Ageratums to be turned from time to time, and oc- 

 casionally watered with liquid manure. 



Alternantheras to be given a temperature of about 60°, 

 with ordinary treatment. If much young stock is wanted 

 in the spring, begin to propagate at once, and push this 

 as fast as good cuttings can be had. 



Alyssttm, for strong plants in spring, to be grown 

 from seeds or cuttings now. 



Anemone Japojiica, after flowering, should have water 

 quite sparingly. Place under the greenhouse bench or 

 in a cool cellar. 



Aspidistras like plenty of water at the roots, and to 

 have the leaves sponged off frequently. 



Azaleas to be treated like aspidistras ; encourage 

 growth of young plants by keeping them in a warm 

 place ; plants in bloom are better off in a dry and cool 

 atmosphere. 



Begonias. — The flowering kinds should have a sunny 

 situation in a temperature of 55° to 60°. After bloom a 

 partly shady place will suit. 



Cactuses. — Treat as advised in November number. 



Callas should now have water quite freely. Sponge 

 oft the leaves from time to time. The young plants 

 may need repotting. 



Camellias. — Plants not in bloom to be syringed twice 

 a week. Extremes in watering and temperature are lia- 

 ble to cause the buds to drop, and should be avoided. 



Carnations to be aired freely. Light doses of liquid 

 manure may be given once a week. 



Christmas rose (hellebore), lifted in the fall, now to be 

 placed in a cool window where it will bloom freely. 



Chrysanthemums to be cut down after flowering, and 

 removed to any place where there is little or no frost. 

 If the temperature is too low for growth, light will not 

 be needed. Water sparingly. 



Cobora scandens make a house plant of easy culture, if 

 the greenfly is kept off. Give manure-water occa- 

 sionally. 



Crotons should have the leaves sponged off occa- 

 sionally. 



Cinerarias can not stand heat or frost. A moderate 

 temperature, a light place, plenty of air and ample 

 space and pot room — are what they require. 



Coleus. — See directions for alternanthera. 



Clematis. — Spread good manure over the roots ; then 

 lay down the plant, and give some protection for winter 

 by evergreen boughs or similar material. 



Cyclamens in bud or bloom should have plenty of 

 water. Keep close to the glass. 



Cytisiis to be given a cool, rather light situation. 



Daphnes to be managed like Camellias. 



Deutzia gracilis. — Plants for early bloom to be brought 

 to the light. 



Desmodiuin pendulijlorum on the lawn to be cut down 

 close to the ground. 



Dutch Bulbs. — Roman hyacinths, Due Van Thol 

 tulips, and other early kinds, potted early in October, 

 should now be near bloom. Bring all the early batch 

 to the light, and give water. Hyacinths like sun ; tulips 

 will get along with less light. Keep in a moderate 

 temperature, and air freely. Liquid manure or soot- 

 water applied as the flower stalks develop, will help the 

 bloom. Hyacinths may yet be started in glasses. 



Evergreens on the lawn are liable to be injured by 

 heavy snowfalls. Be sure to examine them carefully 

 after every snow-storm, and shake the snow off the 

 branches. Plants in tubs will be benefited by a weekly 

 showering. 



Ferns require no shading overhead from now on. 

 Apply water moderately. Remove decayed leaves; air 

 a little daily. 



Fuchsias to be given plenty of pot room, and light, 

 rich soil. Never crowd the growing plants. 



General Alanagement . — During these dark days the 

 grower's skill and ability will be put thoroughly to the 

 test. Now is the time for taking extra pains with all 

 plants, for much of the later success depends on the 

 manner in which the plants pass through the ordeal of 

 the dark days. Air should be given whenever the 

 weather will permit. The temperature should always 

 be lower during the night than in daytime. Water 

 must be given sparingly in dark weather. 



GeraniujHS in bloom need plenty of water at the roots. 



Gloxinias for early blooming may be started about 

 the end of the month. 



Heliotropes desire a warm, moist atmosphere, and oc- 

 casional doses of liquid manure. 



Insects must be kept ofi by the free use of the thumb- 

 nail, by washing and sponging off on house plants, or 



