THE GABDENEES' AND NATUE/VLISTs' CALENDAR FOK MARCH. 
other ; then, having made a level place with a rake, 
place the plant on the soil, and see that the roots ai'e 
laid out radiating eveiy "way from the centre stem ; 
cover them with a little line soil, and then water through 
a fine rose to settle the soil about the roots. Afterwai'ds 
add more soil, so that the roots may be equally covered 
about three inches deep. Consolidate the soil Ijy gentle 
Ijressure with the foot, and fasten the stem to a neat 
stalie. Where turf is not to be laid, it wiU be neces- 
sary to mvilch aroimd the ti'ees, to prevent evaporation : 
this wiU be found a far more rational plan of proceed- 
ing than the too common one of maldng a hole a foot 
deep, and phmgiug the ball of roots in just as it eomes 
from the pot ; and the difiercnce of growth between 
the two treatments is very striking. 
Shrubberies, — In this depai'tment there is little at 
present to remark upon. Neatness is now the prevail- 
ing object ; and the operations consequent thereon, such 
as forking up and raking the borders, sweeping and 
rolling the grass, edging the waJks, turning the gravel, 
giving a slight additional coat before rolling, ynH be 
the principal things to be attended to. It is also a good 
time to plant box edgings. J. C. E. 
FLORISTS' FLOWERS. 
Thebr is no month in the year in which the cultivator 
of Florists' flowers has to be more constantly at his post 
than in March. Everything, at one time, seems to call 
for additional attention. The weather, too, so change- 
able — simshine, snow-stoims, frosts, and cutting winds, 
all of which requii-e an untiring care — which, were it 
not for Flora's productions, would be an irksome task. 
As it is, difficulty after difficulty is surmounted, and 
eveiy care is amply repaid. 
Aurieidtts. — These must now be encouraged at all 
favourable oppoi'tnnities. The frame in which they are 
growing, should be placed on bricks so as to allow a 
gentle current of air throughout, and, when favourable 
opportunities occm-, the lights may be taken off, but in 
storms guard against drip, from broken squares or other 
accidents ; nothing being more injmious to the bloom. 
Carnations and Picotees. — See, by a careful exami- 
nation, you possess all the varieties you wish to bloom, 
and where a doubt exists, as by weakness of the plants 
or otherwise, lose no time in making up the deficiency. 
Those bought in, to be repotted, as recommended las 
month. 
Dahlias. — Eoots of these, that were placed in heat 
last month, as recommended, will now be pushing. 
When the shoots are three or four inches long, they 
should be taken off, and stnrek in a gentle heat of 
either hot water tanks or hot beds. Shading must be 
attended to. Seed may be sown this month, either in 
pans, and placed in a hot-bed, or in a bed made for the 
purpose, as cii'cimistances may permit. A few days 
\Till bring them up, when they will requii-e air by de- 
grees. 
Sollijhoclcs. — Where these ai'e intended to be grown 
for exhibition, they may now be planted about five feet 
apart, in a deep rich soil. As the plants from new 
and scarce kinds are from cuttings, they are not as 
strong in constitution as seedlings. A slight protection 
after planting, ia cold storms and fi'osty nights, ^viIl he 
found of gi-eat service. Seeds may be sown which iviU 
flower dm-ing the autumn. 
Finks. — Examine these, and see what failures ai'e 
occasioned by the winter, which should at once be filled 
up from the plants kept in pots ; the beds loosened, and 
top-dressed with good, old, rotten manui-e. 
Fansics. — Where these are growing under glass, they 
will requii'o abundance of au' and fi-equent waterings, 
and will be much benefited by gentle showers, if accom- 
panied with wai-mth. Those in beds should be examined, 
cleaned, and secui-ed from ■\viud, which is as injm-ious 
as frost. Stir the soil well. Top-dress and protect 
by placing fir boughs, or any other material that wiU 
break the wind, without subjecting them to darkness. 
Polijanthuses. — Those, in the open borders, will come 
into bloom during the month ; and, where seedlings are 
grown, a slight protection is of service in bringing them 
out. For this purpose many ways will answer ; but 
a veiy simple one, where small hand lights are at com- 
mand, is to place them on pots, which will admit air, 
and give shelter. Seed should be sown and placed in 
gentle heat. 
Sanunciduses. — Those stUl left unplanted may now 
be got in without loss of time, as recommended in last 
month's Calendar. 
Tulips. — Attend to the directions given last month. 
T. B. 
FRUIT-GARDEN— IN-DOOR DEPART- 
MENT. 
Finery. — The principal crop may be expected to 
bloom dxu'ing the present month. To have handsome, 
regular fruit, every bloom ought to open perfectly ; con- 
sequently an atmosphere rather drier than usual should 
be maintained ; this wiU involve a little extra fii-ing 
and additional aeration. Look at our last month's 
dii'cctions for temperatm'es, and take advantage of sunny 
weather to water such as require it, whether in open 
beds or in pots. 
Succession Fit. — When it is intended to grow a stock 
for planting, on the Mendon plan, in September next, 
beds made of dung and leaves should be prepared to- 
wards the end of the month. Place a stout, deep fi'ame 
on the bed, sufiiciently deep to hold ten inches of soil 
and the plants. As the plants advance in growth, raise 
the glass so as to keep them near it through the sum- 
mer. Last year's suckers, planted fifteen or eighteen 
inches apart in these fi-ames, will become fine plants by 
autumn, while the expense and trouble of management 
are trifling. The yoimg stuff, intended for pot cultm-e, 
should be repotted any favourable opportunity, and the 
bottom heat renewed. Use tm'fy loam and a little rot- 
ten manure. Where the plants are in the free soil, a 
portion of peat may be added to the loam. 
Vinery. — As the first crop will now have been 
thinned, they will merely requii'e the usual routine of 
stopping, watering, &c. Keep the temperature very 
steady whilst the stoning is going on. The night heat 
may remain within a degree or two of sixty-five, with 
the atmosphere healthy and pure, and only moderately 
moist, by no means so damp as many are in the habit 
of keeping it. We beg here to enter our protest against 
treating Vines as our good friend, Mr. Goode, would his 
Orchids in the gi-owing season. Allow them to thiow off 
thefr extra water in then- own way — by perspiration, a 
thing impossible in an atmosphere loaded to satm'ation. 
Succession Ffouses will require great attention. Dis- 
budding, training, and stopping, must be performed as 
the Vines advance. Oiu' last month's dii-ections wiU be 
a sufticient gTiide as regards temperature. Vines now 
swelling their buds may be syringed frequently, but 
never after they have broken. By whatever mode the 
outside borders ai-e warmed, care must be taken to pre- 
serve a gentle heat for some time yet. 
Where fresh late grapes are requii-ed after Christ- 
mas, remove the sashes from the Vines, and shade them 
fi-om the sun tUl May. By this plan, the St. Peter's 
and Muscats will not ripen tUl November, and will then 
keep fresh and plump tiU March, if required. J. S. 
Figs. — The most essential agents for the fi'ee growth 
and development of the fruit of Figs are, unquestion- 
ably, full exposure of the foliage to solar influence, free 
access of afr, humidity of cUmate, and an artificial 
temperature, somewhat lower than that which 
roimds the trees when in a similar stage of growtl 
the open air. The excitability of vegetation under 
