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OPERATIONS FOR FEBRUARY. 
FLOWER-GARDEN. 
The operations in the flower garden are now becoming numerous, and in some 
instances pressing. A gentle hotbed might now be made up for tender Annuals ; 
the seed should be sown in light loamy soil and thinly covered. A gentle hot bed 
might also be made up, and covered with old partially decayed tan, for receiving 
some old Dahlia roots in order to induce them to push for cuttings. Seeds of this 
plant may now also be sown in a warm frame, in pots, or drills. Anemones might 
now be planted, and Auriculas, Polyanthuses, &c., will require top-dressing, and in 
other respects examining and renovating. Sow Calceolarias on a moderate hotbed 
towards the end of this month or early in March. Turn especial attention to Tulip 
beds, and all kinds of bulbs ; they are exposed to a variety of injuries at this 
season. 
GREENHOUSE. 
Give a little air occasionally in fine weather, as this will be of great benefit to 
the plants. Be especially cautious in watering at this season, particularly such 
plants as Banksias, Ericas, &c. Prune, dress, and regulate creepers before they 
commence growing. Plant new kinds, renew the labels, and set other little 
matters straight, before the general potting season commences. Prepare pots, soil, 
&c., that all may be ready at hand when wanted. 
STOVE. 
Steps should now be taken for potting orchideas plants, &c. ; as the operations 
will soon commence, a sufficient quantity of good peat should be got in readiness 
for such of the orchideous plants as require it, and a good quantity of proper moss 
for others. Before any orchideous plant is potted, the soil in which it has been 
growing should be dried well previously, as by so doing the roots are less liable to be 
broken when moved. A quantity of loam of proper quahty with other requisites 
should be prepared for other stove plants. Water the plants throughout this month 
with the utmost caution, and give a little fresh air when the weather will admit. 
Introduce bulbs, shrubs, &c., for forcing ; give them plenty of water, both at the roots 
and top, fumigate them the very moment insects appear, and they will flower well 
for ornamenting the greenhouse. 
