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GARDEN NOTES FOR MARCH. 
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Broccoli , Beet , Salsafy , and Scorzonera towards the end of the month ; also some 
Turnip , Spinach , Radishes , and Lettuces for succession. Sow Mustard and Cms- 
in heat, also Tomatos , Sweet Basil , Marjoram , Savory , Thyme , &c. Fork Asparagus 
beds over lightly; sow some seed towards the end of the month, and make fresh 
plantations. Dress and dig over beds of Herbs , and make fresh plantations. 
Clean and dig all* borders and vacant ground. 
The directions given last month for fruiting Pine Plants should be at once 
attended to, if not already carried out. Whilst the fruits are in flower, keep a 
dry, warm atmosphere, and give a little air at every opportunity. The whole 
stock of succession plants will now want looking over, and most of them fresh 
potting. Advantage should be taken of mild weather for this purpose, so that 
the plants may receive no check ; the beds should have some fresh tan added to 
them before the plants are replunged. Pines will grow in a variety of soils ; turfy 
loam, with a little rotten dung, or peat, answers- well. In potting, all the plants 
which have fine, strong, healthy roots should have a liberal shift; but all badly- 
rooted plants should have the greater portion or all of the soil removed, and a few 
of the bottom leaves taken off, and be potted afresh in the same, or even smaller 
pots, as may appear best. It is most essential to have a good start; get plenty 
of fine, strong, healthy roots at first, and shift freely afterwards. In fresh plung¬ 
ing them, give plenty of room, and see that the bottom heat does not fluctuate much 
above or below 85°, at about which it should be kept during the whole of the 
growing season ; keep the pits rather close until the plants begin to root freely into 
the fresh soil, when air should be admitted more liberally. With the increasing 
heat of the sun, air should be admitted freely to Vines ; give a little air as soon 
as the thermometer begins to rise in the morning, gradually increasing the quan¬ 
tity as the day advances, and always close up soon in the afternoon. Attend to 
the directions given last month, which are equally applicable this. Late Vines 
should be pruned at once, if not already done. When the Peaches in the early 
house begin to swell, keep up a temperature of about GO 0 at night, with a rise of 
10° or 15° during the day. Keep inside borders well watered with tepid water, 
and attend to thinning, stopping and tying down the shoots as they advance in 
growth ; give abundance of air to late houses. Maintain a moist atmosphere for 
Figs, and continue to pinch off the terminal buds of the young shoots when they 
have made five or six joints; keep plants in pots and tubs well watered, also 
those in inside borders. Give Cherries abundance of air, and pinch off the points 
of the lateral branches unless wanted to fill up vacancies ; keep down aphides an£ 
caterpillars. For Strawberries , see instructions given last month. Prepare beds 
for Cucumbers sown last month, and plant out when fit. Sow a few Melons for 
an early crop. 
All operations in the Fruit Garden having been at a standstill during the frost, 
a number of things will now require immediate attention. There will probably be 
a good deal of fruit-tree planting yet to be done, but no time should be lost in 
