THE FLOWER-GARDEN. 
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China and potted Roses, in general, must 
be kept free from dead leaves, and occa- 
sionally watered. Eoses in the forcing-house, 
and growing well, must be liberally watered, 
and the heat brought up to about 60° or 70° 
in the day, and not below 50° at night. 
Insects. — Examine all Eoses under glass, to 
see that they are free from green-fly. If they 
are not, let them be fumigated with tobacco- 
smoke, in a pit or house closed up ; this is the 
most effectual mode of clearing them, because 
they are killed ; and a syringing with clean 
water, will wash everything off. If you are so 
circumstanced, that you cannot give them a 
house or pit, and therefore cannot fumigate 
them, syringe with tobacco-water, and after- 
wards with clean water, using a very fine 
rose, that more force may be applied without 
damaging the plants than could be if the 
rose of the syringe was not fine. 
Plants hi pots which are not growing should 
be in cold pits, and all very hardy varieties, in 
pots, should be plunged in the open ground, 
unless these are wanted earlier thantheirseason. 
Those who have begun forcing, and require a 
succession of flowers, should take more into 
the forcing-house, or rather into the green- 
house preparatory to it, for they rarely succeed 
well if taken from the cold to the heat at once. 
The heat must be brought to the plant 
gradually, or it cannot be expected to flower 
freely. 
Stochs. — The ground must be well-trodden 
round the roots of stocks recently planted, 
unless they have been so secured as to be 
unaffected by wind; but no persons, who desire 
to make the best of their stocks, will have 
them unstaked. Stocks may still be obtained 
and planted as directed last month. In other 
respects, also, look well to anything there 
recommended, and do what can still be done. 
THE FLOWEK-GARDEN. 
Anemones for late blooming, should be 
planted this month in beds in the same manner 
as Eanunculus. Plant also in borders. 
Animals.* — Sow in the open borders a few 
of the most hardy kinds, and in very severe 
weather protect them. An inverted flower- 
pot answers this purpose ; but in mild, open 
weather, and daily after the seeds germinate, 
it must be removed. 
Auriculas. — Top dress with rich compost ; 
remove the soil as far down the pot as can be 
done without disturbing the roots, and fill up 
with new soil ; water sparingly, and protect 
from frost. 
Herberts Aquifolium. — This beautiful 
flowering evergreen shrub throws up an 
* For a list of the newest and most beautiful Annuals, 
with their height, time of flowering, and colour of 
bloom, and culture, see Part IV. of the Horticultural 
Magazine, or p. I til) of the Annals of Horticulture. 
amazing number of suckers from the roots. 
The best established of them may now be 
removed. Seeds may also be sown. 
Box-edgings should be planted and repaired, 
gravel walks formed, and all contemplated 
alterations completed. No work of the kind 
should be delayed beyond the present month. 
Bulbous-routed plants. — Any not already 
planted should be got in immediately, although 
success is very doubtful, when planting is so 
much delayed. 
Cedrus Deodara,\ and all the Pinus tribe 
may be planted or removed. In purchasing 
these, be very careful to secure those which 
have not been raised in heat. 
Carnations and Picotees. — Keep these very 
clean, moderately dry, and give plenty of air. 
Prepare compost for the final potting ; loam 
and cow-dung, in equal quantities, mixed well 
together in a heap, and turned once a week, 
answers as well as anything. Look very care- 
fully for, and destroy the wire-worm and grub. 
Crocuses, Scillas, Snowdrops, tyc. — The 
soil about these should be carefully forked, 
and the beds put in order before the flowers 
appear, or they get damaged in the operation. 
Attention to this, and their culture generally, 
materially enhances their beauty ; although 
they exist under almost any mode of treat- 
ment. 
Cytisus, Cratagus, Holly, cfc. — Seeds of all 
these should be sown this month. Almost any 
situation not too much exposed to the sun will 
suit them. 
Cyclamens in open borders, require atten- 
tion ; the earth should be stirred about them, 
and those in flower slightly protected, so as to 
preserve them as long as possible : flowers at 
this part of the year are valuable. 
Dahlias. — Sow seeds of these on a hot-bed, 
for obtaining new varieties ; and plant in heat 
any old roots that it is wished to propagate. 
Double Primroses require the same treat- 
ment as Polyanthus. The double crimson, and 
double white, as well as the double lilac, are very 
handsome, and exceeding useful if placed in 
pots in the cold frame. The established plants 
in the border may be removed if required, or 
top-dressed, as recommended for Polyanthus. 
Erysimum, Nemophila, Collinsia, Clarkia, 
cfc., may be sown in open borders, and, if 
slightly protected, will flower early in June. 
Grafts. — Cuttings of the various species of 
Crata3gus, taken off at this season, and stuck 
in damp soil till grafting time, are said to 
unite better with the stocks than grafts 
newly cut. 
Gentianas, Dianthus, Corydalis, Phloxes, 
and perennials ef all kinds intended for re- 
f For cultivation of the Cedrus Deodara, see Part 
III. of the Horticultural Magazine, or p. 127 of the 
.1 rials of Horticulture. 
