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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
will strike well in a cokl frame ; but if there 
be slight bottom heat, and the glass be shaded 
with paper, or some other thin white substance, 
they will emit roots in a very few days. Pot 
off, or plant out any that have, struck root, if 
in beds, to grow ; let them be in rows, about 
nine inches apart every way, unless room be 
scarce ; if it be, six inches would do till the 
autumn ; but nine inches is better, chiefly 
on account of there being more room to clear 
them from weeds, and to work among them. 
They should be planted in beds four feet 
wide, with alleys of eighteen inches between 
them. Continue the pruning of the China 
and perpetual sorts, which are greatly assisted 
by removing the decayed blooms, with a part of 
the branch on which they have grown, down, in 
fact, to the most likely looking eye for grow- 
ing ; but remembering that, if there be a bud 
sure to spring, the shorter the branch is cut 
back to it, the better. Climbing-roses, on 
walls, poles, or trellises, must be looked over, 
and trimmed into form. The branches that 
are growing too vigorously must be short- 
ened, or cut clean away, as they are sure to 
spoil the growth of those in the immediate 
neighbourhood, and, indeed, an extraordinary 
branch will sometimes spoil the entire re- 
mainder of the tree, if not caught in time. It 
is no uncommon thing to see a peach, or plum, 
or pear-tree, altogether stop growth, on the 
old head, in consequence of a new branch 
shooting from beneath it, and literally taking 
all the energies of the root to maintain it, to 
the exclusion of the ordinary head. These 
extraordinary growths, then, must be cut 
clean away ; they always weaken, and some- 
times spoil the rest of the plant. You should 
visit the rose-nurseries this month, because 
many are in bloom now that have not been 
previously seen in flower ; and it is not too late 
for budding, if you look for the right sort 
of wood in a stock. Look back to the former 
month's directions, and repair any neglect that 
has been committed. 
THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
Anemones. — Beds may be prepared for 
these, as well as for ranunculuses ; and seeds 
of both may be sown, if not already done. 
Annuals. — A few of the best of the North 
American annuals should be sown thinly out 
of doors to stand through the winter ; if for 
the borders, they may be sown in patches 
where they are to flower, but ifrequi red for 
beds, it is rarely the case that the beds can 
be so occupied, and then they must be sown 
in some sheltered spot, and transplanted in 
spring. The selection of kinds may be de- 
termined by fancy. 
Auriculas. — Scarcely any plants are more 
injured than these by excess of moisture ; 
it is therefore very essential that the drainage 
of the pots be frequently looked to, and also 
that the supply of water be limited to such 
a quantity as will keep them just equably 
moistened. The plants ought to be protected 
from rains ; and if not placed in their winter 
quarters (an elevated frame that will admit of 
lull ventilation, both around and beneath the 
pots,) they may at once be taken there. Re- 
move the dead leaves from the plants, and 
have the surface of the soil they are growing 
in occasionally stirred. 
Biennials may be planted out in the situa- 
tions where they are to flower. 
Bulbs of various kinds may be taken up if 
required, and replanted. 
Carnations. — The early layers which ought 
now to be rooted, should be potted in free 
sandy loam without manure. If they are to be 
grown singly, three- inch pots will do, but if 
in pairs, five-inch pots should be used. They 
may be kept in a dry cold frame through the 
winter ; such a frame as is used for auriculas 
will suit these also. 
Crocuses may be planted for early blooming; 
for effect, they should always be placed in 
patches, and not singly. 
Dahlias. — These plants now require a good 
deal of attention in securing them against 
strong winds. If blooms are required for exhibi- 
tion, thin the shoots moderately, and the blossom 
buds more freely. All the decaying blooms, 
except such as are required to furnish seed, 
should be removed as soon as possible. In 
dry weather, give the plants an occasional 
soaking of manure water. 
Hyacinths. — The bulbs of Hyacinths in- 
tended for planting in beds, if about to be 
purchased, should be secured as soon as 
the importations arrive, and not delayed till 
planting time; in this way better bulbs are 
secured. 
Pansies. — Propagate these for preserving 
through the winter, either in pots, or in dry 
sheltered nursery beds. To get some of these 
early in bloom next spring, prepare a bed of 
light rich soil, and plant it with strong rooted 
cuttings ; shelter them by means of hoops 
and mats in rough weather, and they will pro- 
gress rapidly and bloom early. 
Perennials. — All the earlier blooming kinds 
may be taken up, and divided if increase is 
required. If this is not wanted, and they are 
grown too large for the position they occupy, 
take them up, reduce the size of the plant, 
and replant it : generally when the plant 
grows into a broad tuft, the outside portions 
are the most vigorous, and some of these 
should be replanted, instead of the central 
part of the tuft. The late flowering kinds 
now in bloom are not to be disturbed till the 
bloom is past. 
