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large, full, well-shaped, hardy, and free. Shirley Hibberd is new in colour—nan¬ 
keen, and flowers freely. Therese Loth bears rose-coloured flowers, with a brighter 
centre. 
The above include the varieties which most favourably impressed me in this 
their probationary state, but I do not wish it to be inferred that I condemn 
those which I have left unnoticed. Neither do I pass any opinion on the English 
seedlings, because they are open to inspection by any one who may be inclined 
to visit them in the nurseries of the raisers. I may say, however, in conclusion, 
that I think this year has produced more than the average number of really good 
new varieties.— William Paul, Paul's Nurseries , Waltham Cross , Herts. 
GARDEN WORK FOR OCTOBER. 
FLOWERS. 
HE fine genial weather we have experienced during August and September 
has greatly improved our flower-gardens, bringing out a gay display of 
flowers which, considering the strength the plants had attained previous 
to blooming, is likely to be continued with fine genial weather until late 
in autumn. However, we may now expect sharp frosts, and must be prepared 
to remove all tender plants at once, for when they are allowed to get frost-bitten 
they do not winter so safely. As soon as any of the beds become shabby they 
should be cleared, and after the middle of the month planted with Bulbs , 
Perennials , or Evergreens. The latter answer best in places where a display is 
only desired during the winter months ; otherwise, a preponderance of one class 
of plant is not so enjoyable, and a judicious blending with spring^flowering plants, 
so as to create variety, will prove most satisfactory. Pelargoniums when lifted, 
more particularly the tender variegated sorts, should have the roots and tops 
freely trimmed and be potted into small pots, afterwards starting them in a slight 
heat until established; by this means they make finer plants than if allowed to 
remain inactive throughout the winter. Lift Carnations that are grown in 
borders for blooming in pots ; after repotting, stake and tie, and place them in a 
shady situation for a short time ; guard against over-potting, and after they are 
established for a few days, place them in a light, thoroughly ventilated pit, near 
to the glass, when they may be brought into bloom in batches as required by 
introducing them into a slight heat, as the bloom-buds should now be prominent. 
Violets should now be removed into frames for winter-blooming, filling up 
between them with friable soil to within 1 ft. or 16 in. of the glass ; be careful 
to remove them with as much of the roots and of the balls of soil attached as 
possible, and plant firmly, placing them moderately close together. The Neapo¬ 
litan may be packed as closely as the balls will admit of, but strong varieties, as 
the Czar and Victoria Regina, with large leaves, must be set wider apart. By 
solid planting we encourage the production of flowers, as under restricted culti¬ 
vation with glass, more particularly with the strong-growing sorts, there is a 
tendency to over-luxuriance at the expense of blossoms. 
Herbaceous borders should now have a thorough clearing, removing decaying 
annuals, &c. Amongst the hardy perennials now in bloom, the varieties of 
Anemonejaponica are very effective; the white kind, Honorine Jaubert , being 
one of the most desirable border plants, as it makes a most effective display, and 
remains for such a length of time in bloom. 
