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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ October, 
ous growth in warm and sheltered situations. It flowers from July to October ; 
and is multiplied in the spring by division of the rhizomes, the divided portions 
being put into pots kept in water. The Thalia resists the cold of our climate, 
provided it be placed in a deep enough basin, and that its rhizomes are below 
the limit of congealment. In some situations it might be preferable to cultivate 
it in pots or in tubs pierced with holes, these vessels being immersed in summer, 
and in winter put away in a frame or cave, sheltered from cold, where they 
can be kept almost dry ; or they may be placed in the greenhouse tanks, where they 
would continue to grow. In the spring they may be replaced in the open basins 
or lakes, either at the edges or in the middle, being sustained on tripods, if the 
water is too deep. The best plan, however, in most cases is to plant them in 
good soil, in the shallower parts near the margin, a south exposure being prefer¬ 
able, and where there is only from 16 in. to 20 in. depth of water. The Thalia 
is, moreover, one of the plants most worthy of recommendation for ornamenting 
tanks in cold and temperate greenhouses.”—T. M. 
KITCHEN GARDENING FOR OCTOBER. 
^NE of the principal matters requiring attention here during the present 
month is the lifting and storing of the root-crops. More than ordinary 
care will be necessary this year to preserve the few sound Potatos that are 
left; the disease has not been so virulent for some years past as it has 
been this season. Take advantage of dry weather towards the end of the month, 
to get up and store away Carrots , Parsnip>s, Beet , Salsafy , Scorzonera , &c. Con¬ 
tinue to earth up Celery when dry. As Endive and Lettuce fit for use will not 
bear much frost, they should be lifted and planted thickly in a frame or cold pit, 
and while in fine weather they should have full exposure, in wet weather the 
lights should remain on, with air back and front. Continue to tie up late Endive 
to blanch for succession. Plant out large breadths of hardy Lettuces to stand 
through the winter on warm borders, or at the foot of south walls, if sufficient 
were not planted out last month ; and keep them well dusted with quick-lime, 
otherwise, if the weather be open, slugs will make sad destruction among them. 
Examine the Cabbages planted out last month, and if there be any failures among 
them fill them up at once, that the plants may get well established before bad 
weather sets in. Cauliflowers sown in August should now be planted under 
hand-glasses, putting five plants under each hand-light; and if not already done, 
a large quantity should be pricked out into cold frames about four inches apart, 
for transplanting into the open ground in March. Spinach should now be well 
thinned out, weeded, and the surface of the soil stirred. Take advantage of fine 
dry weather to stir the soil between the Winter Crops. Bemove the leaves, as they 
decay, off Pliubarb and Seakale for early forcing. Towards the end of the month, 
when the stalks of Asparagus become withered, they should be cleared away ; 
then draw a portion of the soil into the alleys, give the beds a good dressing of 
rich manure, and cover with the soil that has been drawn into the alleys. 
