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the potting bench; carefully remove the crocks from the old 
ball, gently pat the sides with the hand, so as to loosen the 
points of the fibres, if they are at all matted, and then place the 
plant in the new pot, so that the top of the old ball of earth 
may be about level with the rim of the pot; fill in with the 
soil in a rough state, and gently, but firmly, press it down, 
finishing off quite level about half an inch below the rim ; set 
the plants in a shady place, and the pots quite level ; give a 
moderate watering, and the operation is finished. In warm 
weather the moisture of the atmosphere may be increased; but 
limit artificial heat, at night, to about 60 °. 
Greenhouse. Potting will be the most engrossing point in 
this structure likewise; it must be performed in the same 
manner as just described, considering also individual habits and 
requirements. Propagation, in all its branches, should go on 
briskly. 
Flower-Garden. The seeds of all hardy and half hardy, 
annual plants should now be sown in their respective stations; 
some in the open ground, some in pots, some in cold frames, 
and some in a slight heat. All kinds of summer bedding plants 
may be propagated, ready for use in May or June; but should 
be brought forward quickly. Finish the pruning of all kinds of 
deciduous trees and shrubs, wdiich are not yet done. Attend 
particularly to spring flowers, which are perhaps the most 
cheering things which a garden can afford, on account of the 
pleasing associations generally connected with them. Shade, 
protect, tie up, prune, hoe, sweep, mow, roll, whenever and 
wherever these operations may be found to be necessary. 
The amateur will find it interesting to note annually the time 
when his favourite plants come into flower, or when particular 
trees and shrubs are leafing; and a series of well-authenticated 
facts on points such as these would not be without their use to 
professional gardeners. T. M. 
