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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ November, 
tlie depth of it, covering them over with a layer of rough, fibry peat. Pot 
moderately firm ; let the stem of the plant be slightly elevated, so that when 
potting is finished the soil may slope a little from the stem of the plant to the 
side of the pot. A light, airy situation, near to the glass, but away from cold 
currents of air, is the best place in which to keep this plant. Watering must be 
well looked after, and the plant must not be allowed to get dry, as red-spider is 
certain to make its appearance if this is not well attended to ; a slight damping 
with the syringe on the afternoons of bright days serves to keep this pest in 
check, and is also otherwise beneficial to the plant. Keep the slender shoots as 
they continue to grow trained over sticks, as above recommended ; if left alone y 
they are liable to become entwined round each other, so that in freeing them 
they will be much injured, which will destroy much of the growth and blossom. 
Shading must not be resorted to in the cultivation of this Gompholobium , as it 
is necessary to have all the sun and light to harden the wood, to produce a fine 
bloom. When blooming is over, remove all the seed-pods, as the energies of the 
plant will then be thrown to the formation of wood ; and this is a great advan¬ 
tage in the cultivation of this fragile species.—H. Chilman, Somerley Gardens , 
FLOWER-GARDEN MANAGEMENT.—NOVEMBER. 
@ HE instructions given last month will, to a great extent, serve for this. 
When the plants in the beds have become disfigured by frost, it is 
advisable to clear them away at once out of sight, and to fill up the beds: 
with Ilardy Bulbs and Hardy Sirring-flowers. Plant Boses in ground that 
has been trenched and well enriched with good manure. The planting of 
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs , and alterations of all kinds, should be prosecuted 
with energy, as long as the weather continues mild and open ; as much of this 
work as is possible should be got through in the autumn, and not be left over to 
the busy spring-time. As soon as the leaves are all down, the whole of the 
grounds should be thoroughly cleaned, all beds and borders neatly dug, and the 
walks swept and rolled. 
In-Doors. —All Plants should ere this be housed, arranged, and in proper 
order for the coming winter. Take advantage of bad weather to tie and train 
any plants that may require it, and to clean plants that are filthy. Give 
abundance of air when the weather is mild and fair, avoiding cold draughts. 
Water very carefully, and always in the morning, as very little will be wanted, 
except for plants that are swelling their flower-buds. Unless severe frosts render 
it necessary, do not use much fire-heat at night. Occasionally daring the month 
a little fire may be lighted in the morning to dry up the damp. Shift at once 
all Pelargoniums that require it into larger pots, taking care to drain properly ; 
keep the plants as near the glass as possible ; attend to the watering, and see 
that no plants are watered but those really in want of it. The night tempera¬ 
ture should not fall below 45°. Attend carefully to the watering of Cinerarias , 
Primulas , &c. Chrysanthemums will now be in great beauty, and should be 
