September.] GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 115 
GENERAL CARE OP 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 5 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. 
PREPARING 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" 
eighteen 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-decoruposed 
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 nest month, which see for 
farther directions. 
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 
Tie up carefully all the Chrysanthemums, Tuberoses, &c. 
Clear away the stems or haum of any decayed annuals or 
herbaceous plants, that nothing unsightly may appear. Pro- 
pagate the Pansy by layers, &c. See page 90. 
