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required, with an increased temperature by sun-heat. The night 
temperature at that stage should be about 60°. Keep the black-fly in 
check by dipping the shoots in tobacco water. Kvtchen Garden.— 
Plant out in deep rich soil Cauliflowers, Lettuces, Cape Broccoli, &e., 
that were. forwarded under glass; harden them by exposure to the 
weather before planting. Sow Incomparable and red Celery, Broccoli, 
Cabbage, and all the Brassica tribe. Snow’s Early Broccoli, Walcheren 
and other Cauliflowers, intended for autumn use, should be sown at 
the end of the month. Sow the main crop of Altringham and Surrey 
Carrots, Beet, Salsafy, and Scorzonera, on the first favourable oppor- 
tunity. Sow early French Beans on a warm border, Scarlet Runners 
and Haricot Beans at the end of the month. Succession crops of Broad 
Beans and Peas should be got in, sowing twice through the month. 
Scimetar, Champion of England, Veitch’s Perfection, and Victoria 
Marrows, are good kinds for sowing at this season. Get the main crops 
of Potatoes planted before the month is out. Keep the ground moved 
by frequent hoeings among all growing crops. Dress and earth up 
Asparagus beds in dry weather; make new beds; plant Seakale, 
Horseradish, Jerusalem and Globe Artichokes, and sow Turnips and 
Lettuces in succession. 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. : 
Auriculas.—This has been a trying season, and the bloom must be 
backward. On the 8th of March, we had here (Deal) as sharp a night’s 
frost as any night during the winter; and the continuous rain and 
frost prevents these getting on. If we have a warm April, plants will 
be coming into bloom. Then shade by pieces of tiffany, fastened on the 
edge of the frame, to be taken off when the sun leaves them. Liberal 
watering, great cleanliness, and constant supervision, are needed. 
Carnations and Picotees.—These ought all to be potted now, and placed 
under shelter for a short time, in order to secure them from sharp 
cutting winds. Small sticks should be placed to tall growing varieties. 
Dahlas.—A busy month in getting cuttings potted off. The frame (if 
one is used) should be lined, and a good moist heat kept up. Cuttings 
should be kept shaded from the sun until well rooted. Ifa second hot- 
bed is procurable, it is better to use it than the one in which the roots 
have been placed. Those who grow for exhibition, will find, I think, 
some valuable additions to the lists this year. Panstes.—To be hardy, 
and to be able to stand severe cutting winds, are two very different 
things; therefore, do not hesitate to protect those in pots when the 
‘vile north-easter ’’ is blowing, and keep frost from the frames. Strip 
off side shoots; and if you want increase, put them in for cuttings. 
Pelargoniums.—The earlier plants are now making rapid progress in 
throwing up trusses for bloom. ‘Tie out and watch the plants well ; 
they should have plenty of water, and the floor of the house may be 
occasionally on fine days well wetted, and if the weather be cold and 
dull, a little fire-heat will be necessary, but be sparing of this. Roses.— 
It will be well for those who did not prune their trees till late, for these 
severe frosts will kill back many a joint. Now comes into play that 
horrid monster the Rose grub; there is nothing I fear for him but hard 
picking. Can anyone say whether Gishurst, applied as a lather, is 
likely to be too strong for him ? 
