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pods forming on these shrub?, remove them 
at once, in order to throw strength into the 
young branches, and cause them to set their 
flower-buds more freely. 
Seeds. — Preserve the seeds of any annual 
plants that may be particularly fine ; but the 
plants get too unsightly for a flower-garden 
when left for seed, and consequently this 
should not be attempted in a general way. 
Seedling bulbs, when their leaves have died 
away, should be set away in a dry place, in 
the pans or boxes they have been growing in, 
until the growing season again arrives. 
Shrubs. — When any of the shrubs are 
making strong vigorous shoots, they should be 
cut back, to cause them to branch. 
Staking must be attended to with all plants 
that have long stems, and are not stiff enough 
to maintain an erect position ; but it must be 
done with taste. Use as few stakes as possi- 
ble, tie loosely, and do not use clumsy mate- 
rials for the operation. 
Stoclis. — In saving seeds of these, confine 
yourself to two or three perfectly formed pods 
from the main central spike of flowers pro- 
duced by the plant, as a means of providing 
a batch of double ones. 
Sweet Williams. — Where any of the double, 
or any very choice varieties, are possessed, 
they should be propagated by taking the off- 
shoots, and striking them as cuttings : they 
are not always to be depended on from seeds. 
Tulips. — These will, or should be, all taken 
up, and either dried or drying ready for stor- 
ing away. Let them be dried carefully in the 
shade, and store them carefully in a cool dry 
place. 
Wall-flowers. — Continue to propagate the 
double varieties by cuttings under hand-glasses: 
the plants raised now will provide a succession 
for next year's blooming ; too many of these 
can scarcely be grown. There are some Ger- 
man Wall-flowers to be bought in the seed- 
shops, which in some soils come very fine, 
both double and single. Procure and sow 
seeds now for next year. 
Winter Aconites should be planted some 
time during the present month. 
KITCHEN GAItDEN. 
If the deep and regular hoeing, combined 
witli the trenching and pulverizing of the soil, 
has been attended to, the reward will be the 
pleasure of looking upon a clean garden, and 
probably healthy crops. Continue still to be 
on the alert, and plant, hoe, and water, with 
energy ; remove all decayed leaves, &c. from 
the crops which are being cut, to where they 
will be immediately dug in. 
Angelica is sometimes earthed up as celery, 
and should be done in dry weather. When cut, 
remove the earth quite away from the crown 
of the plant, which will prevent the tendency 
it has to rot. 
Artichokes (Cynara Scolymus). — When the 
heads are cut off, break the stalks close to the 
ground ; for, although lateral shoots may pro- 
duce heads, they are always small, and when 
the stalk is allowed to remain it weakens the 
whole plant. 
Asparagus. — See that it be watered, as be- 
fore recommended, if not already done ; re- 
newed waterings can still be given. ■ 
Beans. — A planting of the early Mazagan 
may yet be made upon a south border or on 
some early spot ; if the weather is very dry 
steep the seeds, or water the drills, before 
planting. 
Brocoli. — Full plantings may yet be made 
in the beginning of the month ; and towards 
the close a small sowing may be made, which 
will be useful for early planting next season. 
Brussels Sprouts. — A full crop may be 
planted, choosing showery weather for the 
operation ; but if drought should be of long 
continuance, still plant out, taking care to 
water the plants both before and after planting. 
Carrots. — As many prefer them in a young 
state, this month is suitable for another sowing : 
attend to keeping the main crops clean. 
Cabbages. — Have the ground prepared and 
sow for spring use about the end of the month : 
plant out full crops for using in autumn and 
winter. 
Cauliflowers. — Make a large planting of 
those sown in May, which if pricked out will 
be all the better : give them a rich and warm 
place, and plant out, about twenty inches 
square ; if the weather is dry attend to water- 
ing, especially immediately after planting, 
which tends to settle the earth in a natural 
form about the roots. 
Celery. — Continue to plant out succession 
crops ; the early plantings should be well 
hoed ; remove all the suckers which appear 
about the plants, previous to earthing up, 
always choosing a dry day for the latter ope- 
ration ; earth slightly at first and carefully, so 
as to prevent any of the soil falling into the 
hearts ; draw the earth to each individual 
plant with the hand ; subsequently support the 
leaves by means of bass matting or string 
passed round eacli plant, after which the earth 
can with safety be applied ; when done the 
string should be taken off. In earthing up in 
broad trenches, two boards about eight inches 
deep and of the breadth of the trench are used ; 
these being placed between two rows and the 
earth filled in between tlicm, there is lessdanger 
of its getting into the hearts of the plants, and 
the work is expedited ; it is very advisable to 
have two persons at the operation, one for 
each side of the ridge. 
