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nuals for succession, and water those newly planted: take care 
to secure all plants that require it with stakes. China roses 
maybe propagated by cuttings now with success. Top-dress 
Picotteesand Carnations; the opening blooms should beconstantly 
attended to prevent them splitting irregularly; choice kinds 
should be shaded ; layering may be commenced towards the 
end of the month. Ranunculus beds should be copiously 
watered, and the finer sorts protected from the sun. Finish 
planting out all sorts of plants and annuals intended for 
the flowering beds. Auriculas should be kept in a shaded 
situation, and frequently refreshed with water: they may be ex¬ 
posed to gentle rains. Polyanthuses require the same treatment, 
and the seedlings of both may be potted off as soon as they arrive 
at a sufficient size. Continue to repot tender annuals as they 
require it, increasing the strength of the soil at each shift; they 
require plenty of water. The flower pods of pinks should be 
tied round to prevent them splitting sideways; water them in 
dry weather, and by the end of the month pipings may be taken. 
The present is the best month for budding roses; in doing this 
we would never advise placing more than one sort on each stock; 
for unless the habits of the several ingrafted sorts are exactly 
similar the strongest will certainly take the lead, as it is termed, 
thus depriving the others of their necessary nourishment. Any 
that may be infested with aphis should be syringed with tobacco- 
water. Take up the bulbs of Tulips, Crocuses, Hyacinths, &c. 
as soon as the foliage is dead. Where it is intended to save seed 
of tulips the pods should be covered with a piece of glass to 
keep them dry and hasten the ripening. Propagate heartsease 
for autumn flowering. Pot off chrysanthemums as soon as 
struck ; they may be kept in the shade till established, after 
which they are better placed full in the sun and watered over 
head when it is shining on them. Sow biennials and perennials 
and propagate by cuttings all sorts of the same, as also all kinds 
of herbaceous plants that are difficult to obtain in any other way. 
Keep the flower-beds full of flowers and free from weeds; attend 
generally to the watering of newly planted trees, shrubs, and 
plants. Grass will require frequent mowing: and as this de¬ 
partment is now the most interesting it should have the greatest 
attention. 
