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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
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trivance needs little explanation, since the figure gives a very complete idea of 
its construction. There are nine uprights, about 6 ft. high, which are curved 
outwards at the base, and are united by seven wooden hoops attached by means 
of iron wire. The width of the base of the guard is about 20 inches. These 
guards efficiently protect both the stem of the tree and its root-base. 
The average cost of planting avenue trees in Paris is set down in the 
sumptuous work above referred to, at 16fr. 50c., or about 13s. 2d. sterling, 
distributed thus:—For the trees, 7fr. 50c.; for two square yards of vegetable 
soil, 5fr.; fora tree guard, 3fr. 85c.; for expenses of removal of earth and 
maintenance for two years, 5fr. 15c.—M. 
FLOWER-GARDEN MANAGEMENT.—MAY. 
[LL Hardy Annuals sown at the beginning of last month will have vege- 
flWy tated, and as soon as the young plants are large enough to handle, they 
should be carefully thinned; they should be dusted occasional!}’- with 
quick-lime to protect them from slugs ; make another sowing for autumn 
flowering. Towards the end of the month commence planting out Tender 
Annuals and Perennials in beds and mixed borders. Plant out rooted runners of 
Neapolitan , Russian, and Tree Violets in beds, previously prepared, at about ten 
inches apart. Stir the soil between Pinks and Carnations, and tie up the stems 
carefully to stakes as they lengthen. Divide Polyanthuses , and plant them in a 
cool shady part of the garden. The different kinds of Double Wallflower , Iberis , 
Alyssum , Arab is, Phlox , &c., may now be propagated under hand-glasses in a 
shaded situation. If showery weather should occur about the middle of the 
month, advantage should be taken of it to commence planting out the summer 
Bedding stock; begin with the hardier sorts, as Calceolarias, Verbenas, &c., 
leaving such things as are liable to suffer from cold until towards the end of the 
month. But if the weather continues mild, get as many things out as early as 
possible, so as not to have all to do towards the end of this or beginning of next 
month; generally, most things, if properly hardened off, may be planted out 
after the twentieth of the month. Plant deeply, and then the roots will soon 
strike down deeply, if there be proper depth of soil, and will not need so much 
watering should dry weather set in. When the planting is completed, rake all 
beds and borders, to give a tidy, neat appearance. Keep grass and gravel walks 
in good order, by mowing the grass weekly, and frequently sweeping the gravel 
when dry, and rolling it after rain. 
In-Doors. —Whilst the finer kinds of Hard-wooded Greenhouse Plants are 
in flower continue to shade the house during bright sunshine. As the plants go 
out of bloom, attend to picking off the seed-vessels, which if allowed to remain on 
long after the plants have done blooming, are very injurious. • Great attention 
should at this season be paid to watering. Many of the young plants that were 
potted in March will now be beginning to grow freely, and should be trained in the 
form decided on; the fewer stakes used for this purpose the better, and almost 
