414 THE COTTAGE GARDENER. February 27. 
matter, there can he little question that Mr. Story has 
the honour of originating the first white corolla among 
Fuchsias. 
Florence Nightingale —another with a white corolla, 
which I have not seen, cither as a plant or as a drawing, 
but which I have heard spoken highly of. Let us hope 
that no one would give such a name to anything that 
was not beautiful and first-rate in quality ; as the more 
than heroic doings of that pure noble-hearted lady have 
brought the salt-drops over many a weather-beaten 
cheek that had long been strangers to tho luxury of 
a tear. 
Empress Eugenie —sepals reflexed, crimson, and corolla 
said to be pure white. 
'The best two accompaniments to these, in addition to 
Glory, &c., would be 
Monarch —crimson tube and sepals; corolla fine 
bluish-purple. 
Prince Albert (Banks)—reflexed, crimson sepals; co¬ 
rolla larger than Glory, and as intense deep purple. 
No doubt there are many more that will make their 
appearance. Few amateurs can hardly do without some, 
at least, of these, especially the whites. R. Fish. 
ADVICE TO YOUNG GARDENERS. 
(Continued from page 318.) 
In my last paper on this interesting subject, I pointed 
out the great care a young man should take in accepting 
his first situation. 1 will suppose he has met with and 
obtained one as near as possible suitable for him. I 
remember once applying to a celebrated Nurseryman to 
give me a situation, and the reply that he made sunk 
deep into my memory, it was so just and appropriate; 
it was as follows:—“It is a most responsible thing to 
put a man into a situation; there are two parties to 
suit,—the man must suit the place, and the place must 
suit the man; if not, either one or the other, or both, 
will be disappointed.” Many a nurseryman is blamed 
by gardeners, especially if they have been customers to 
him, if, when they are out of place, they (the gardeners) 
apply to him for a situation, and he does not give them 
one immediately. Let such, or others, remember, that 
places suitable for them are not always open, and it 
would be bad policy, as well as unjust, to give a poor 
place to a good, clever gardener, as, on the other hand, 
it would be equally wrong to send an indifferent 
gardener into a first-rate situation. Competition now 
in gardening, as well as every other pursuit of life, 
is so great,—there are so many more gardeners than 
places,—that a man who does not exert himself to the 
utmost to obtain a complete knowledge of the business 
in every department, will be sure, in the long run, to be 
thrown out of the ranks, and had better try to get a 
living in some other way, unless he can be content to be 
a mere labourer. 
I suppose, however, that our friend, the foreman, has, 
by study and diligence, acquired a full knowledge of his 
business, and has proved his capability to manage the 
place I suppose him to have obtained. The grand 
question he will put to himself, upon entering upon it, 
will be, how to manage, so as to keep it, and satisfy his 
employer? He must remember, it is not a sinecure. 
Just in proportion to the character lie has obtained as 
a foreman, will the effects of his attention and skill be 
expected from him. 
I must make here a few observations on the diffi¬ 
culties which he will have to encounter. He caunot 
exactly follow a mere routine in practice in every point. 
Tn taking a fresh place, he will find it, probably, very 
different, in many particulars, to the one lie has left, in 
one or two important points ; especially that of climate 
and situation. It may be warmer; it may be higher, 
or lower; it may be a level garden; or it may be a 
sloping one ; it may be well sheltered by neighbouring 
woods; or it may be exposed on one or more sides. 
Also, the soil may be heavy, tenacious, and damp; or 
it may be light, sandy, gravelly, and dry. To all these 
he will bring bis general principles into action, and suit 
his operations accordingly. 
Permit me to direct his attention to the following 
heads :—1, Improvements ; 2, Honesty to both master 
and men under him; 3, Civility; 4, Visiting Gardens, 
Nurseries, and Exhibitions; 5, Exhibiting; and 0, 
Marriage. Upon each of these I might find matter 
enough for an entire paper; but, as I hope and expect 
that a man, rightly brought up to be fit to manage a 
good garden, will have acquired a knowledge of his own 
mind, and some general knowledge of men and things 
also, I shall only give a few bints on each, to assist 
him to carry out, or bring into action, such knowledge. 
I mentioned, first— Improvements. It rarely happens 
that a place has been so well managed that no improve¬ 
ment can be effected upon it. Study the state'of the 
gar-den thoroughly, and if you can see any improve¬ 
ment can be made, communicate in a most respectful 
manner your ideas to the owner. These improvements 
may consist in merely repairing the glass-houses, walls, 
walks, &c. Or it may be desirable to drain the garden, 
renew tire fruit-trees, both on the quarters and walls. 
It may go to the extent of pulling down and rebuilding 
Pineries, Vineries, Peach-houses, Pits, and Plant-houses. 
Before speaking about these improvements, make a 
pretty nearly correct estimate of the expense, and then 
state frankly your ideas. Whether the owner will 
carry out your ideas or not, he will be pleased to find 
that you are desirous to improve his garden, to render it 
more profitable and pleasing, and more conducive to 
bis enjoyment, as well as creditable to yourself. The 
improvement may even extend to the flower-garden and 
pleasure-ground. In this part the gardener should 
consult the lady las well as the gentleman; in truth, 
both together, though in most cases the lady will have 
the most controul here, and generally the best taste, in 
laying it out and furnishing it. Having respectfully 
pointed out what you conceive to be improvements, 
leave the decision entirely with them. You cannot 
judge the causes that may operate to prevent them 
being carried out, therefore, submit with the best 
grace to their pleasure. You have done your duty, and 
therefore rest satisfied. It may be, that part of your 
suggestions may bo acted upon at once, and the rest 
afterwards, when you have proved that you are trust¬ 
worthy and sincere, and not merely suggesting alter¬ 
ations instead of decided improvements. 
Secondly. Honesty. —I need scarcely insist that it is 
the bounden duty of every servant to be honest to his 
employer. The thing is self-evident; but a man must 
not only be honest, but able to prove and show that he 
is so. Y’ou must keep an exact account of every expense 
incurred in the garden; and I would advise, also, an 
exact account of everything that goes out of it. Many 
a quarrel with the cook would be avoided, if the cook 
knew that everything that went into the kitchen was 
booked against it. Also, all presents of fruit to the 
owner’s friends ought to be put down, and that would 
prevent many heartburnings as to what had become 
of, as the case might be, the Pinos, Grapes, Peaches, 
&c. I have known many gardeners that have lost then- 
places for want of books to show the outgoings as well 
as incomings of the garden. Having discharged this 
duty, it behoves the gardener to be honest equally so 
with his men; see that their time is regularly kept and 
paid for. Never distress them by over hours or over 
tasks without paying them for it, if you possibly can. 
Treat them as fellow-men, remembering that you have 
