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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
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[ February, 
cVEsquermes, Fontenciy Vendee , Jalousie de Fontenay. The description in the 
Manual, however, scarcely agrees with that given above, from fruits cultivated 
in the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society, Chiswick.—B. 
THE CULTIVATION OF CELERY. 
grow this vegetable to a high state of perfection, we are usually 
' ^ recommended to use strong manure. For market purposes, such advice 
may answer very well, as bulk of produce is of greater value than quantity. 
Vf For home consumption, however, the case is altogether different, and what 
we so much require is solidity and flavour. 
For many years I followed what might be called the high-pressure system of 
cultivation, and I daresay should have continued to do so, had I not been compelled 
from necessity to substitute decayed leaves instead. I do not indeed depend 
upon leaves entirely, as a few dressings are given of phosphate of lime, or guano; 
but I find, under this treatment, that the growth is slow, consequently the tissue 
is more closely united, while the flavour is excellent, and the plants resist the 
extremes of cold better. I have tried the same variety under both systems, and 
can with confidence speak of the superior character of the Celery produced by 
the latter. I am satisfied that very many of our vegetable diseases spring from, 
or rather are the effect of over-manuring. 
Unless it be a few rows for early use, I only have our Celery moulded up 
twice ; first when half grown, and lastly at the end of October or beginning of 
November.— Alexander Cramb, Tortworth Court. 
FLOWER-GARDEN MANAGEMENT.—FEBRUARY. 
[LL arrangements for the coming season should now be decided on, in order 
that preparations may at once be commenced, for it is only by the judicious 
and timely consideration of these matters that a satisfactory result can be 
obtained afterwards. All alterations in the flower-garden should be com¬ 
pleted as soon as possible, so as not to interfere with the planting when the season 
arrives. Trees and shrubs of all kinds may be planted in open weather, but it is 
desirable to finish this work as early as possible. Plant Roses in deeply-dug, well- 
manured ground ; standards as soon as planted should each be tied to a neat stake, 
to prevent their being blown about with the wind. In open weather continue 
the pruning of the hardy kinds. Climbing Roses on poles, trellises, and against 
buildings may be undone, thinned out, and fastened afresh. Plant Anemones and 
Ranunculuses ; protect Hyacinths, Tulips , &c., from frost by covering with mats ; 
trap Rats and Mice, which are often great pests among Bulbs and various kinds 
of roots, especially in winter, when other food is scarce ; look over Pinks , Carna¬ 
tions ,, Pansies , Primulas , &c., and pick off all dead leaves ; and dress beds, borders, 
or margins where Winter Aconites , Snowdrops, Crocuses, Anemones, Primroses, 
and other such early spring flowers are appearing. 
In-Doors. —With the gradual increasing heat of the sun most Ilard-wooded 
