GARDENING CALENDAR TOR MARCH. 
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Alpines may now be shifted, if not done in 
autumn. A soil of equal parts peat and loam, 
with a little sand, will suit them generally. In 
the case of these it is not so much large speci- 
mens that are required, as an interesting col- 
lection '. they must therefore be divided, and 
put again into the same pots ; five-inch pots 
is a convenient average size ; the spare plants 
thus obtained, should be immediately planted 
on the rockery, or in some similar situation. 
American Plants, (as Rhododendrons, Aza- 
leas, &c.) are benefited by a thorough dressing 
of well decomposed dung, of a cooling nature, 
such as cow-dung. They may yet be removed 
with care. It is usual to plant them in peat 
soil, but many will do in loam. They prefer 
a sheltered situation, and one moderately moist. 
Anemones. — Plant now, if not done ; stir 
up slightly the soil of the early beds, and pro- 
tect them when very cold or wet. 
Annuals. — Those of the tender kinds, sown 
early, should be potted off, and the forwardest 
shifted. Prick out the more hardy kinds in 
boxes or beds, and when rooted, give them 
air freely, so as to harden them ready for 
planting out soon : sow again in heat. The 
hardy kinds should be sown where they are to 
flower ; those in borders may be sown quite 
close to such plants as bulbs, which will soon 
be over. Prepare to have many of the 
hardened plants transferred at the end of the 
month, from the frames to a warm spot ; 
meanwhile admit plenty of air to them when 
mild and genial. 
Antirrhinums (Snapdragon.) — Plant out 
early either in beds, or singly ; it does in any 
ordinary soil, and is valuable from its continu- 
ing long in bloom : propagate the good 
varieties ; they will strike freely under glasses 
with or without heat. Seeds sown now will 
produce plants to flower in autumn. 
Aquilegia (Columbine.) — Plant out early, 
and sow a few at the end of the month, in any 
common soil, with other biennials and per- 
ennials for transplanting. 
. Auriculas. — The show sorts must be di- 
vested of the side shoots, which may be struck 
for stock. Keep them still in frames ; cover 
at nights ; water in the mornings, and air 
freely when mild ; slightly shade when the 
sun is fierce. 
Calceolarias. — The shrubby and the best 
of the herbaceous sorts should be increased by 
cuttings, struck in heat ; pot off those in store 
pots ; also shift those which are required for 
central or conspicuous places ; keep all under 
glass, but with plenty of air. 
Campanulas (Canterbury Bells,&c.) — Plant 
out if not finished ; sow a few at the end of 
the month. All the Campanulas are fine, as 
single plants ; and the C. carpatica is excellent 
for bedding. 
Carnations. — Sow a few of the border 
varieties at the end of the month in a 
frame. Plant out the cloves and common sorts, 
in a soil of equal parts loam and cow-dung, 
with some sand ; if in beds, put them one 
foot apart in the row, and two between. The 
single ones may be planted out in masses. 
Have the compost in preparation for shifting 
the choice varieties. 
Clematis and other deciduous climbers, which 
have been protected, must be uncovered 
gradually ; they must be kept covered at 
night. Prune them, and tie or nail in a few 
of the best ripened branches. 
Chrysanthemums. — Plant out, and increase 
by division of the roots ; they luxuriate in a 
rich soil of loam and cow-dung. Plant a few 
against walls, terraces, or railings. 
Crocus. — Now is a good season to mark the 
best varieties ; keep the soil about them fresh 
and clean. Trap the mice if they attack the 
roots, which they often do. 
Dahlias. — Where the seeds were sown last 
month, the seedlings should be pricked out 
and kept in a very slight heated frame. Pro- 
pagate the striped sorts freely for the flower 
garden ; also those required for general stock. 
Repot those which were struck early; and give 
them all plenty of air. 
Evergreens, as Laurels, Arbutus, &c, may 
still be slightly pruned, so as to balance the 
head ; but in pruning avoid too highly finished 
symmetry. , 
Fuchsias. — Partially uncover those in shel- 
tered situations ; cut the shoots back to fresh 
buds ; and train them mostly to one leading 
stem. If they are much injured, cut them 
down to the ground, and they will throw out 
young shoots from the roots, and thus form 
compact and handsome bushes. 
Jasmines and Honeysuckles. — Propagate still 
from cuttings ; uncover gradually where pro- 
tection was judged necessary, and have them 
all pruned, and nailed or tied up early. 
Mignonette often comes well self-sown, but 
it is better to sow a little : in new situations, 
where sowing is necessary, it may be done 
now ; cover the seeds slightly with soil. 
Mimulus. — Increase by division; plant either 
in beds or patches. The numerous varieties' 
of M.cardinalis andili". roseus are well adapted 
for large beds. 
Pansies. — Plant the fine sorts at the end of 
the month, about a foot apart ; leaf mould, 
cow-dung, and loam, equal parts, is an excellent 
soil. Propagate the scarce and good varieties 
in a gentle heat. 
Picotees. — Plant out the more common sorts 
in a soil similar to that recommended for car- 
nations. Prepare to pot the choicer kinds. 
Pinus. — Still protect those which are put- 
ting forth young shoots. In planting speci- 
