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about an inch, and a half broad, hollowed on the inner and keeled on the outer 
face, so as to give them the form of a little boat. These leaves are very 
numerous, closely set, and curved inwards, each terminating in a short mucro or 
sharp point, the whole arranged in a rosulate tuft of some twelve inches in 
diameter and eight inches in height. It will make a fine subject for planting 
out during summer in sunny parterres, being larger than, and distinct from E. 
secundci , now so extensively employed.—T. M. 
KITCHEN GARDENING FOR NOVEMBER 
Op HE instructions for October generally serve for November, and as the 
V\^by heavy rains of the past month have retarded out-door operations, very 
W little variation will be required. If not already done, Carrots , Beet , 
Parsnips , Salsafy , Scorzonera , &c., should be taken up in dry weather, 
and stored away. Dress Asparagus beds as already recommended, and place 
a good coating of half-rotten dung around Globe Artichokes. See to the protec¬ 
tion of Cauliflowers, Parsley , &c. Towards the end of the month, before they 
are injured by the frost, Walcheren Cauliflowers , Backhouse’s , Grange’s , and Snow’s 
Winter Broccoli should be taken up with balls, the outer leaves removed, and the 
stems planted close together in a pit or frame ; they should have plenty of air in 
mild weather, and be well covered at night during severe frosts ; these plants will 
furnish a supply of nice heads during the winter months. Give Cauliflower 
plants in frames, and under hand-lights, plenty of air; stir the surface-soil, and 
dust with lime for slugs; if not already done, a quantity of plants should be 
potted in small pots and placed in a cold frame ; they should have plenty of air 
in mild weather, and be protected from frost. Protect Parsley with glass or 
otherwise, as most convenient. The late Celery should now be finally earthed up 
when dry, and during severe frosts should be well protected with dry litter. 
Spring Broccoli should now be laid down with the head inclining to the north. 
Continue to lift, when dry, the late crops of Lettuce and Endive. When the 
ground is in a proper condition make a sowing of some early kinds of Peas and 
Beans , on a dry warm border. When the ground is dry, run the hoe between 
the rows of Spinach , Lettuce , Cabbage , fyc., and dust with lime to kill slugs. 
Cover with pots and fermenting material some Seakale and Rhubarb for forcing ; 
but the easiest and best plan of forcing these during the winter, is to lift the 
roots, and put them in some place where they can have a gentle heat. Continue 
to clear off all decaying crops, and manure and trench or ridge all vacant ground. 
Sweep and clean walks, and plant Box edgings.—M. Saul, Stourton . 
MASDEVALLIAS. 
vj r V E have some Orchids in our collections from the higher ranges or mountain 
J4sjc/ chains of both the Old and New Worlds, or to speak more geographically, 
qGV the northern and southern hemispheres, that will not bear that excess 
of heat and coddling to which sadly too many of our most beautiful 
