OcT.l FLOWER GARDEN. 537 
Sowing ^pple, Crab, and Pear-Pumice. 
The pumice of apples, crabs and pears, after having been pressed 
for cider or perry, may be sown, kernels and all, in four feet wide 
beds, laid on very thick and covered about an inch deep with good 
light earth. In spring the plants will rise freely and produce you 
a good supply, either for stocks, or for making live hedges. See 
page 263. 
THE PLEASURE, OR FLOWER GARDEN. 
Auriculas, Polyanthuses, and Primroses. 
The auriculas in pots must now be kept very clean, all decayed 
leaves picked off occasionally, and moderate waterings adminis- 
tered as often as necessary, that the plants may attain due strength 
before winter. 
The choice polyanthuses and double primroses are to be treated 
in every respect as the auriculas^ the common kinds may now be 
planted in beds and borders of good ground, where they will flower 
early in spring in tolerable perfection, especially if they have a 
slight covering of straw or light dry litter laid over them during 
severe frosts. 
The seedling plants of each of the above kinds must be kept free 
from weeds and filth of every sort, and receive regular but gentle 
waterings to promote their growth and strength as much as possi- 
ble before winter. 
For the methods of preserving the choice kinds of auriculas, 
polyanthuses, and primroses during winter, see the Flower Garden 
in November. 
Carnations. 
The carnation layers that were taken oft' in August or Septem- 
ber, and all other choice carnations in pots should now be kept 
clean and duly watered, and towards the latter end of the month 
be placed in a warm situation, there to remain until disposed of as 
directed in November. 
The seedlings and common kinds maybe transplanted into beds 
and borders where wanted. 
Pinks. 
Your choice double pinks in pots, will require the same treat- 
ment as the carnations; but as pinks are extremely hardy, they may 
be cultivated in great perfection in the open ground. 
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