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CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER. 
cover the whole with a layer of the compost so that the crown of 
the bulbs shall be from three to four inches beneath the surface, 
taking great care not to disturb the bulbs in adding the covering. 
In case of very severe weather, a covering of long litter should be 
spread on the bed, and kept in its place by boughs of trees, so as 
to keep the earth as light as possible over the bulbs. This work 
should be done as early as the beds can be cleared in the month, 
as the bulbs will only lose strength, instead of gaining any, by 
being kept dry and out of the earth. 
In the flower garden, in addition to the above, preparations 
should be made to protect any tender trees or shrubs that may 
require it. If standing singly, stake them firmly, and tie them 
up neatly and closely, but not so close as to cause them to damp. 
A double or triple mat, with a layer of straw, fern, or moss, for 
the more tender species, will generally be found sufficient, taking 
care to leave a sufficient opening to the south for the admission 
of air in favorable weather. Pay particular attention to neat¬ 
ness, cutting down and clearing away all plants as they become 
shabby, and staking out any, as Chrysanthemums, which may 
still be in bloom or about to bloom. 
In the greenhouse, the plants will require great attention in 
watering, more especially such as have been standing out. Give 
no more than is strictly necessary, as they are very susceptible 
of injury from any excess at this period. All tender stuff of 
every description, ought to be under cover early in the month, if 
not sooner ; but in whatever structure they may be, they should 
be freely exposed to light and air, so as to prevent their drawing 
or damping. 
In the stove, water must not be used so freely as heretofore, 
especially to such plants as are in a state of rest. By continuing 
or preventing such a state of rest with many plants, such as 
Achimenes, Gloxinia, Gesnera, Amaryllis, Cactus, the blooming 
season of any favorite plant may be considerably lengthened, by 
varying the periods at which individual plants are excited to 
renew their growth. 
D. M. 
