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CALENDAR FOR MARCH. 
Stove.— The seasonal growth of plants is now commencing; the cultivator 
must now he ever on the alert, not only to supply tae wants, hut rathei antici¬ 
pate them, of his numerous charge. Climbers require constant attention; 
those plants intended for large specimens should he frequently shifted, allowing 
them a richer soil than common. Repot any plants that may require it, 
always observing to give a good drainage; repot and start for flowering all 
Cacti requiring it. Free-growing soft-wooded plants will frequently require 
their leading or terminal shoots stopped. Air may be admitted whenever the 
thermometer rises to 70 ° of sun heat, when it may be sa.ek allowed to range 
as high as 80 °, if proper attention is given to that most essential point of 
spring culture, a moist atmosphere, to preserve which the paths of the house 
should be frequently saturated with water,—as often as two or three times a da\ 
is necessary, whenever the sun has much power; the plants also shou.d be 
syringed over head two or three times a week, and more water may be git en 
to the plants individually as the season advances. 
Greenhouse.— Here, too, the increase of genial warmth out of doors 
should be met with increased stimuli within. Finish repotting Fuchsias, 
Geraniums, and other soft-wooded plants, as soon as possiole. Place sticks 
to all fast-growing plants, but do not crowd the shoots. Climbers and creepers 
must be frequently tied or nailed, but not too thickly ; repot specimen plants , 
and top dress those which do not require repotting. An increased supply of 
water may be given to Geraniums and soft-wooded plants, but sparingly to 
New Holland and other hard-wooded plants. Hyacinths and other bulbs may 
be brought into flower; a plentiful supply of air is necessary on etert suitable 
occasion. Fumigate on the first appearance of green fi}, and repeat it the 
next day, as some of them may escape the first, but few the second application. 
Continue to propagate plants for the flower borders. 
Flower Garden. — Sow a succession of hardy and half-hardy annuals; this 
is the best time to sow tender annuals also. Dahlia, Auricula, Pansy, and 
other perennial seeds may also be sown. Continue the propagation of Dahlias. 
Prune and tie creepers and climbers ; prune Autumnal Roses. Plant out 
Pansies, and propagate them for an autumnal bloom. Attend to Auriculas. 
Picottees and Carnations may now be placed in the flowering pots. Plant out 
hardy herbaceous plants. Repot those annuals sown in pots last month. 
Finish planting deciduous trees and shrubs as early as possible. By the end 
of the month the removal and planting of evergreens may be commenced. 
Lay turf, and gravel. Finish digging the flower beds, but do not rake 
them yet. 
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