MANAGEMENT OF THE FLOWER GARDEN. 183 
be about four inches under ground, and the beds should 
be raised that much above the surrounding level. 
Larger roots, as crown imperials, narcissus, &c. should 
be about five or six inches in depth, and smaller roots 
as colchicums, snowdrops, irises, crocuses, &c., from 
two to three inches deep. If there are more bulbs 
than are wanted for the beds, they can be planted in 
spare places in the borders in clumps, by placing six 
or more roots together in a circle, adopting the same 
method as that directed for those in the beds. They 
will then make a very pretty show in spring, and when 
past flowering, their places may be occupied by annual 
flowers. 
It will now be time to protect half hardy roses, and 
other shrubs. Let them be pruned of any superfluous 
and unripe shoots, and tied up in their places with a 
covering of straw placed round them snugly bound 
with twine. It is important to do this in good sea¬ 
son, for such shrubs are often more injured by severe 
frosts, previous to the setting in of winter, than during 
the intense part of it. The flower beds and borders 
should also have some manure or litter placed on them, 
to protect the roots of the herbaceous and other plants. 
Nothing more will be required to be done than to 
clean and house the tools, &c., and during winter to 
examine bulbs and tubers, (removing such as are de¬ 
caying,) clean seeds, and prepare sticks and labels for 
the ensuing year ; occasionally airing and cleaning 
such plants as are in frames, cellars, &c. 
