THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, Inarch 15, 1W>. 
WEEKLY CALENDAR. 
Day Day 
of of 
U’nth Week. 
MARCH 1.5-21, 1859. 
Weather near London in 1858. 
Barometer. Thermom.i Wind, ^ain in 
i , Inches. 
Sun 
Kises. 
Sun 
Sets. 
Moon 
K. antis. 
Moon’s 
Age. 
Clock 
afterSun 
Day o 
Year 
15 
Tu 
Hakea saligna. 
29.951—29.833 
53—43 
W. 
17 af 6 
2 af 6 
54 m 4 
ii 
9 12 
74 
10 
W 
Ember Week. 
30.070—30.034 
62-41 
_ 
15 6 
3 G 
15 5 
12 
8 54 
76 
17 
Tit 
Gnidia imberbis. 
30.233—30.102 
55—40 
w.' 
— 
13 6 
5 C 
32 5 
13 
8 37 
76 
18 
F 
Princess Louisa born, 1848. 
SO.19G—30.109 
57—38 
w. 
10 6 
7 G 
© 
8 19 
77 
19 
s 
Mirbelia grandiflora. 
30.280—30.248 
63—42 
w. 
_ 
8 6 
8 6 
20 a 7 
15 
8 1 
78 
20 
Sun 
2 Sunday in Lent. 
30.512—30.400 
62—27 
s. 
_ 
6. 6 
10 6 
49 6 
10 
7 43 
79 
21 
M 
Sun’s declin, 0° 9' n. 
30.469-30.4C0 
59—25 
s.w. 
— 
4 6 
12 6 
13 10 
17 
7 25 
80 
Meteorology of the Week. —At Chiswick, from observations during the last thirty-two years, the average highest and lowest 
temperatures of these days are .10.8° and 33.9°, respectively. The greatest heat, (J9°, occurred on the 19th, in 1830 ; and the lowest cold, lfi°, 
on the 20th, in 184o. During the period 141 days were tine, and on 85 rain fell. 
GARDENING OPERATIONS EOR THE WEEK. 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Basil. —Sow, and also Tomatoes and Capsicums, in 
pans, in a warm frame. 
Beans, Broad. —Make another sowing. The Long- 
pod is a prolific sort, but the Green Windsor has the best 
appearance when sent to table. Earth up the early crops. 
Broccoli. —When the heads are cut, remove the stalks 
to the rubbish-heap, or lay them on the ground. If some 
hot lime is at hand, spread it over them, to destroy grubs 
and to produce quick decomposition; cut them into small 
pieces, and then deeply trench them into the soil. Sow 
Grainges Id a rig White and Early Purple, if not done 
last week. 
Brussels Sprouts. —When all are picked, or running 
to seed, treat them in the same manner as advised for 
Broccoli. Sow seed for an early winter supply. 
Cabbage. —Sow, as also Cauliflowers and Lettuces; they 
will come in useful by-and-by. 
Carrots.—S ow for the main crop. 
Celery. —Sow, if not already done, for the principal 
crop, on a gentle bottom heat; and a small bed of it, on a 
warm border in the open ground, for the latest crops. 
Prick out the early-sown into boxes, or on a slight hot¬ 
bed ; when they have taken root, give air at all favour¬ 
able opportunities. 
Cucumbers. —As soon as the frames are uncovered in 
the morning, give a little air for an hour or two, to let 
the stagnant air pass off. As soon as the principal shoots 
have reached the side of the frame, never allow any of 
the laterals to grow more than two joints before they are 
stopped. 
Horseradish. —Plant, if it is to be done this season. 
Jerusalem Artichokes. —Plant without further post¬ 
ponement. 
Onions. —If large ones are required, plant the very 
small bulbs of last year, or the autumn-sown plants, in 
very rich ground. 
Peas. —Stick the early crops as soon as they are earthed 
up. A few small fir or beech boughs, with the leaves on, 
to be stuck in on each side of the row, to protect them 
from frost or cold winds. 
Potatoes. —Continue planting, and protect any that 
are poeping out of the ground, by drawing a little soil 
over them. 
Purslane. —Sow on a warm border. 
Radishes. —Sow for successional crops. The Turnip- 
rooted sort may now be sown. 
Rhubarb. —If fresh beds are wanted, they should be 
planted with the least possible delay. 
Routine. —As the weather is favourable, clean and stir 
the ground between the rows of Lettuce, young Cabbage, 
autumn-sown Onions, Garlic, Shallots, and other such 
winter-standing crops. 
Salsafy and Scorzonera. — Sow in drills one foot 
apart. 
Scotch-kale. — Sow, and also Savoys and Chou de 
Milan, for early winter supply. 
Sea-kale. —The same as advised for Rhubarb. 
No. 54G. Yol. XXL 
FRUIT GARDEN. 
Grafting. —Where it is intended to head* down old 
trees, it should be done at once, and the young stock to 
be grafted as speedily as circumstances will permit. 
FLOWER GARDEN. 
Annuals (Hardy).—Sow. 
Bedding-out Plants.— Continue, if wanted, to put in 
cuttings of Anagallises, Lobelias, Petunias, Scarlet 
Geraniums, Fuchsias, Verbenas, &c., they will Btrike 
in a short time if the pots are plunged in a sweet, brisk 
bottom heat of 75°. 
Bulbs. —Look over the beds, or patches, planted with 
them ; and, where necessary, stir the surface soil, so as to 
keep it open and friable, and also to give it a fresh 
appearance. 
Calceolarias. —Harden them off, by removing them 
to a cold frame and exposing them freely to air. 
Climbers. — Plants of Lophospermums, Maurandyas, 
Tropceolums, Rhodochitons, and other such flower-garden 
climbers, to be now selected and shifted into larger pots, 
and every encouragement to be given to them, that they 
may attain a good size before they are planted out in 
June. 
Dahlias. —Increase by propagation. 
Herbaceous Plants. —Finish planting without delay. 
Hollyhocks. —Increase by propagation. 
Pansies. —Stir the surface of the beds, and top-dress 
them with rich compost. 
Pinks.— The same as advised for Pansies. 
Polyanthuses. —Sow seeds in pans or boxes, shading 
the plants, when they vegetate, from the direct rays of 
the sun. 
Routine.— Sweep and clean lawns, and give them a 
good rolling, after rain, with a heavy roller, to make the 
turf smooth and solid. If any alterations, or planting, 
still remain unfinished, every endeavour should be made 
to get it completed as soon as possible. Let all fresh 
turfing be completed forthwith. The walks to be turned, 
if required; and Box edgings made, or repaired, if ne¬ 
cessary. 
Tulips.—S tir the surface of the beds, and give some 
occasional waterings during dry weather. 
William Keane. 
VAUXHALL NURSERY. 
Messrs. Milne, Arnott, and Co. 
The last time that I was in the Vauxhall Nursery was 
at the end of March, twenty-one years back; the newest 
thing that I remember of all I then saw was a Chinese 
Camellia, which was introduced by Mr. Reeves, and 
which was to be let out at this nursery, and named Albertus. 
The firm was then Messrs. Chandler and Son. The con¬ 
versation turned on the great fact that Albertus was 
another, and the best, proof that the Chinese florists 
could beat all ours at a trot in respect to raising the best 
Camellias and the best Chrysanthemums. We had many 
