NEW PLANTS AND SHRUES. 
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Shrubs and trees may be planted during in- 
tervals of mild, dry weather. 
Walks. — The frequent rolling and sweeping 
of these, so as to have them always orderly 
and in perfect keeping, should never be lost 
sight of even among the beauties of summer, 
much less when these have passed away. 
THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Look over the whole of the crops, with the 
view of ascertaining that nothing is likely to 
suffer from the frost. Strict attention is re- 
quisite to comply with the oft repeated, yet oft 
neglected, injunction, that every thing and 
place should be clean and tidily kept. Attend 
to the clipping of hedges. 
Asparagus. — This is a good time to make 
new asparagus beds. Let the ground be well 
trenched, and add manure unsparingly. 
Hearts. — Draw the earth up about the plants 
as they appear above the surface ; this affords 
excellent protection. 
Cauliflower. — Give plenty of air to those 
under glasses, and shift those in four-inch 
pots to a size larger. 
Celery. — Protect the ridges from frost, 
which, when severe, will cause the plants to 
rot ; thatched hurdles will answer the purpose. 
Endive. — Lift these with balls, and trans- 
plant into frames for blanching ; give all the 
air possible. 
Lettuces. — The plants will be benefited by 
a slight stirring of the soil. Keep off the 
lights in mild weather, but during the day 
only. 
Peas. — Earth up those which are above 
ground ; also stake them, as this affords 
shelter Extra covering must be given in 
very severe weather. 
Potatoes. — Neglect not to look over the 
stock, however small, and pick out all those 
which are rotting or rotten. An attempt may be 
made successfully to preserve the fresh parings 
amongst dryish materials, which, in the spring, 
will be sure to be valuable for planting. 
Spinach. — Run the hoe slightly through 
it if the weather is mild; and when gathered, 
observe to pick only the under leaves, with- 
out destroying or touching those in the centre. 
Considerable damage is often done from in- 
attention to this simple rule. The same may 
be said of Parsley. 
CUCUMBER FRAMKS. 
The chief attention required in forcing 
cucumbers during the month, is the keeping 
up a regular temperature, suitable to their 
constitution, preventing the accumulation of 
moisture or dampness, removing decaying 
leaves, or sometimes a healthy one where 
they are crowded, and regulating the number 
and extension of the branches, by following 
up the rule of stopping beyond every leaf 
or fruit. When any of the branches wear 
out or fail, remove them, and train a young 
vine in the place. The temperature may 
average 70 degrees by day, and 65 de- 
grees at night, varying five, or even ten 
degrees, during intervals of extremes in the 
weather. While neither the soil nor the 
atmosphere must be kept dry, yet they 
should be comparatively so ; perhaps no 
water need be applied, or if any, very little, 
and that little in a tepid state. Admit a 
little air if possible every day. The linings 
of hot dung must not be neglected. Have 
them turned up and removed occasionally 
before the heat declines, but do one side 
of the bed only at a time. 
FRUIT GARDEN. 
Attend to the pruning of young trees and 
bushes ; and bear in mind that it is the de- 
velopment of a handsome, as well as ulti- 
mately a prolific tree, that must now be 
borne in mind ; it will generally be found 
that to cut the young shoots back to three or 
four eyes the first year will suit every purpose, 
and practice will teach the rest. In pruning 
established trees, cut the wood shoots to an 
inch in length where spurs are wanted; and 
where there are plenty of fruit-spurs, cut 
those which only produce wood close in. The 
fruit-buds are known by their plump and 
round appearance, the leaf, or wood-buds, 
being thin and narrow in proportion. 
NEW PLANTS AND SHRUBS, 
INTRODUCED OR MADE KNOWN DURING 1846". 
Abelia rui'estris, Lindleij, (rock Abelia.) 
Caprifoliaceai § Lonicereas. — A small spread- 
ing half-hardy, or green-house bush, witli 
slender branches, opposite ovate leaves, and 
pure white flowers, something like those of 
the honeysuckle, in pairs from the axils of 
I the leaves on the short lateral branches. It 
! is sweet-scented, and remains a considerable 
! time in flower. " Should it prove hardy, it 
will doubtless be a good addition to the shrub- 
I bery, in consequence of its flowering in au- 
1 tumn." It was found by Mr. Fortune amongst 
1 rocks on the Chamoo Hills, in China, and was 
introduced in 1844. 
Abutilon rufinf.rve, A. de St. Uilairc, 
(rusty-nerved Almtilon.) — Malvaceae § Sides. 
— A half-shrubby green-house plant, of free 
growth, with stalked heart-shaped pointed 
leaves, and erect straw-coloured flowers, grow- 
ing in twos and threes at the end of the 
branches. It blooms in summer, but is not 
Showy enough for green-house culture. It. 
was sent to England by Dr. Lippold, from the 
Rio Doce, and presented to the Horticultural 
