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all the leaves. The new growth will follow instantly, and ho 
even and rich; continue to sow seeds of hardy subjects in 
open borders, and of tender subjects in frames. Part chry¬ 
santhemums, and strike cuttings of sorts that are required in 
quantity. Plant dahlia roots. Plant Tigridia bulbs. When 
tulips are frozen hard, water them with cold water before the 
sun shines on them. 
Mat. —Sow in open borders asters, balsams, and other 
half-hardy subjects and hardy annuals to succeed the early 
sowings. Plant dwarf roses out of pots; this being one of 
the best methods of forming a plantation, secure them on 
their own roots if possible. Thin and stake flowering shoots 
of carnations and pinks. Bedding out should not commence 
until towards the end of the month, unless the plants are 
known to be well hardened. 
June. —Bedding out is the principal business now. Take 
the plants in the order of their relative hardiness, so as to 
keep back to the last moment all the more tender subjects, 
such as coleus, alternanthera, etc. Keep lawns in the best order 
possible, and in the event of prolonged dry weather, flood 
them with water at least once a week. If the grass is thin 
and poor, remove the box from the mowing machine, that the 
mowings may be scattered. Strike pipings of carnations and 
pinks. Strike' cuttings of pansies from the young shoots. 
Stake and mulch dahlias. Look over mixed borders, and 
provide supports for plants that are likely to be blown over. 
July. —Watering is an important business now. As a rule 
geraniums, centaureas, antirrhinums, lantanas, salvias, sedums, 
and sempervivums planted out thrive better without artificial 
watering than with it, though when first planted, one or two 
good soakings may be needed to give them a start. On the 
other hand, calceolarias, cannas, coleus, dahlias, hollyhocks, 
carnations, lobelias, heliotropes, and verbenas, will be benefited 
by copious watering in dry weather, but mere surface driblets 
will rather injure than advance their welfare. Bud roses. 
Layer carnations. Take cuttings of bedding plants as fast as 
they can be obtained of a proper size and substance, and 
strike them without aid of artificial heat. Put earwig traps 
on dahlia stakes. 
August. —Propagate bedding plants in quantity. Plant 
out carnations and pinks that were struck early from pipings. 
Sow seeds of hardy perennials. This is a good time to sow 
