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Peas, to succeed the previous sowing ; also any of Dr. M‘Lean’s new 
dwarf Marrows may be sown during the month ; they are excellent 
Peas, and very suitable for small gardens, on account of their dwarf 
habit. Plant Windsor and Longpod Beans, and draw earth to the 
early crop; also Ash-leaf and other early Potatoes; second early 
Potatoes, such as Early Oxford and Dalmahoy, at the end of the month, 
the latter is an excellent sort. Sow early Turnip, Spinach', Lettuce, 
and Radishes of sorts, to follow in succession; also make sowings of 
early Cabbage, Cottager’s Kale, Green Curled Savoy, Walcheren and 
other Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, and Celery on a slight hotbed. 
Plant out Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Lettuce, and prick out those sown 
last month under glass. Make new plantations of Rhubarb, Seakale, 
Asparagus, and Globe Artichokes. The ground for the latter should be 
well manured and trenched, as the roots will remain some years in the 
ground. Protect Rhubarb from frost with pots or litter, and cover Sea- 
kale in. the open ground, to get it blanched for the last cutting. 
WORK FOR SMALL GARDENS IN MARCH. 
Aye ! work, indeed ; now comes on a busy time, and much of the 
future beauty of the flower garden will depend on the operations of this 
month; therefore, make the best use of the time that you can, for, 
what with vegetables, sowing seed, &c., it will be hard work to over¬ 
take all there is to do. 
Auriculas. —These will now require a more constant supply of 
water, and especially towards the end of the month, when they will be 
showing room. Give plenty of air on all favourable days, but avoid 
the sharp cutting easterly winds—a calico wing to the frame acts as an 
excellent break; still cover up well at night, as frost greatly injures 
the bloom. Bedding Plants. —You must now calculate your supply 
and demand, and get up a hotbed for Verbenas if you have no other 
convenience. The old plants will now throw off cuttings, and these 
readily strike and must be potted off singly as soon as struck. Calceo¬ 
larias should also be potted off so as to make bushy plants, which they 
will soon do. I say this presuming that the cuttings put in in the 
autumn are still in store pots. Gazania splendens must be treated in 
the same way, and seed of Lobelia speciosa bo sown, or cuttings taken 
off old plants. Verbena venosa, if it has survived the frost, may be 
taken up and cut up for plants ; they do admirably planted in amongst 
variegated Geraniums. Carnations and Picotees. —The compost for 
these must now be got under cover, so as to be ready for use in the 
beginning of April; carefully go over it and hand pick it, one wire 
worm being quite sufficient to destroy your best plants; good loam, 
old hotbed dung, and leaf-mould, form a good mixture, with some road 
grit to keep it open. Greenhouse. —This ought now to be somewhat 
gay—Cinerarias, Tropseolums, Primulas, Hyacinths, and Cyclamens, 
now being in bloom. Watch carefully against greenfly and fumigate 
with tobacco or tobacco paper, and give as much room as you can to 
growing plants. Pansies. —Give plenty of air. Keep the pots clear 
of weeds, and water according to the state of the weather. Pinks 
rec[uire nothing at present but stirring the surface of tlie beds occa- 
