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OPERATIONS IN THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
Castle Eden Dean is about four miles long-, and averaging- nearly a quarter of a 
mile in width, thoug-h in some places the rocks, often a hundred feet perpendicular, 
reduce its breadth to half that distance. Veg-etation is most luxuriant, and its 
botanical treasures have long- rendered it famous in the works on that part of natural 
history. Suffice it to say, the rare Cypripedium calceolus is here, and almost 
here only, to be met with. 
Towards the sea the banks have a more barren appearance, and assume the 
peculiar marks of the tract of rocks to which the district belongs, producing- a great 
variety of the grasses and other plants delighting in an arid and poor soil. Here 
the juniper and privet are, by the force of the winds, thrown into those curious flat 
growths, which must have struck every one who has seen the trees and bushes 
growing on an exposed sea coast. The banks of the Dean are generally moist, 
consequent on the density of the foliage and numerous springs in the limestone, 
but here and there dry exposed grassy spots occur. — Entomological Magazine. 
OPERATIONS IN THE FLOWER GARDEN FOR OCTOBER. 
Anemones, planted in the beginning of this month, will flower about the end 
of April ; and if defended till towards the end of this month they will flower very 
early in May. Vol. II. page 17, rules 2 — 6. 
Biennials. — Several sorts now ripen their seed, let it be gathered as it ripens, 
but defer sowing it until spring. The half hardy kinds must be sheltered in a pit 
or frame towards the end, or if planted in the borders they must be protected either 
by a handglass or flowerpot from sharp frosts or excessive wet. Vol. I. page 66. 
Bulbous Plants. — Some will require wintering, others should be placed in 
the forcing-house, and several hardy kinds planted towards the end. See page 199. 
Gardenia radicans. — Early in the month plant the cuttings ; half ripened 
shoots are the best, cut them off about an inch long, and with a sharp knife take a 
few leaves off the bottom of each cutting, and cut off the bottom close under a joint. 
Vol. I. page 226. 
Ipomopsis elegans and picta, which were sown last month, will now be 
ready to pot off into single pots, and must be preserved in a cool, airy place through 
the winter, where they will require very little water. Vol. I. pages 28 and 245. 
Petunia violacea. — Cuttings put in last month will now require potting off 
in single pots, to get established before the severity of the winter commences. A 
dry pit is the best to preserve them in. Vol. I. page 7. 
Protection must be afforded to Auriculas, Polyanthus, Carnations, and florists' 
flowers of most kinds, by placing them in a dry pit or frame. 
Pruning. — Evergreens early in the month, for if driven later, the more tender 
kinds are liable to be injured. 
Trees and Shrubs. — This is the best time of the year to remove deciduous 
trees and some evergreens; but Hollies, &c. are better removed in June. 
Verbena Melindres. — Separate all the young branches which have protruded 
roots, and pot them in small pots, filled with light sandy soil, and place them in a 
pit or frame to preserve them until the following spring. 
