116 OF PLANTING, ETC. [October. 
SOWING AND SAVING SEEDS. 
About the end of this month or beginning of next is an 
advisable period to sow seed of Delphinium Ajdcis Jidre 
plhio, or Double Rocket Larkspur. This plant does not 
flower in perfection unless sown in autumn, and grown a 
little above ground before winter ; when a few leaves can be 
lightly thrown among them, but not to cover them entirely, 
or a few branches thickly laid on will answer as well. There 
are several other annuals that bloom more early and much 
finer by being sown about this period : such as Erysimum, 
Gilia, Coreopsis, Ventaurea, Cldrkia, Collinsia, &c. Be 
attentive in collecting and saving all kinds of seeds, and have 
them correctly named, with the year in which they were 
grown. 
The finer kinds of Pansy seeds that may have been collect- 
ed during the season, should now be sown in a rich, free, 
loamy soil, and in a situation where they can be covered dur- 
ing winter with a temporary frame of boards ; although they 
are perfectly hardy, yet they will bloom earlier and more 
superb in the spring by having a slight protection. 
OCTOBER. 
OF PLANTING VARIOUS BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS ROOTS. 
From the first of October to the middle of November is 
the best period for a general planting of bulbs, conns, and 
tubers, which, if the ground has been prepared, as formerly 
directed, will now be in readiness. We will give the names 
and descriptions of a few of the leading sorts. 
Anemone hortensis. — The cultivation of this tuber has 
been attended with less satisfaction than any other floral 
plant that has been introduced into this country. The gene- 
ral failure may, in part, be attributed to the very inferior 
roots annually sent from Holland, which rarely arrive in 
good order; and those that do grow are very discouraging, 
