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plant them for a season or two seasons, and after that each to return to the other 
his own roots—if such a thing could be honestly contrived and carried out, both 
sides would be benefited. I know that it is not every one who would agree to such 
an arrangement, but if, say, a couple or four growers could be induced to try the 
experiment, and if after such a trial it were found to answer, this would be 
an incentive to others to try the plan more extensively. I -will leave this sub¬ 
ject for the present, as perhaps some one or more of our Tulip-growing friends 
may have something to say about this, or some of the other matters I have 
adverted to. I may add that I am aware my time in the floral world is fast 
hastening to its close, so that my vast collection of Tulips and other flowers are 
likely soon to get more extensively distributed.— John Hepworth, Huddersfield. 
GARDEN WORK FOR SEPTEMBER, 
FLOWERS. 
S O far as the season has gone, flower-gardens have not been as effective as 
they usually are ; this is owing to the prolonged wet, from which the 
flowering plants, such as Pelargoniums , have suffered severely, the de- 
*4 velopment of the blooms being prevented. Foliage plants, on the other 
hand, are growing luxuriantly, thus enabling us to form a just appreciation of 
the real advantage of a liberal admixture of foliage, in combination with flowers 
in the composition of our groups. I find that Calceolarias have gone off with 
the disease this season more than they have done before, and I think that where 
they are subject to do so, it is far better to depend upon Violas as a substitute, 
as it is annoying to have the effect marred when it should be at its best. Frequent 
hand-pickings will now be necessary to keep the beds from decaying petals and 
foliage, as much of the effect depends upon the trimness and exactitude with 
which the plants are kept. Weeds upon walks will be troublesome after so much 
wet, and must be kept under. 
This is a good time to divide and replant Perennials that have been cut back 
after flowering, so that they get established before winter. Plant out Pinks , if not 
already done, into beds that have been prepared for them, the fresh soil and manure 
for which should have been frequently turned to sweeten; in doing this keep a sharp 
look-out for grubs, which are so destructive to them, and are not unfrequently 
brought in with the fresh compost. Pot-up Carnation layers, or plant them out 
as soon as rooted. Polyanthus and double Primroses may also be divided and 
replanted. Make a successional sowing of Hardy Annuals upon a soil that is 
not over rich, as upon such ground they stand the winter best. Dahlias should 
have their branches securely tied up, in case of high winds, removing occasionally 
the decaying blooms. Hollyhocks may still be propagated from cuttings when 
the stock is deficient, and the present is a suitable time to select the best strains 
of Phloxes , Pentstemons , and Antin'hinums to increase from cuttings. 
Evergreens may now be transplanted, and increased by means of cuttings, 
which will now root freely in nursery lines, if taken off with a heel—that is, 
with a portion of the two-year-old wood attached—and firmly planted. 
Conservatory : The finer varieties of the Zonal Pelargoniums which have been 
grown in pots in the open air, will now prove most effective in the house, if placed 
upon an airy shelf near the glass, and will produce an abundance of bloom until 
mid-winter, if watered carefully at the root. A few plants of Salvia splendens 
