3820 THE FLORIST. 
rich light soil. Tie up Endive as required for use. Earth up Celery 
and Cardoons ; this must be done when the plants are dry. ‘Take up 
Dioscorea roots, Carrots, Parsnips, &c., and store in sand. Cauliflowers 
coming into use should be protected from frost by breaking down the 
leaves over the heads, or by taking them up and placing them in pits. 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
Auriculas.—Great care and attention is now required to keep them 
clean. All decaying leaves should be taken off, and water more 
sparingly given, for they are almost at rest during the winter, and 
therefore an over supply at this season would be injurious. The cold 
summer has been much in their favour, and to it I attribute the scarcity 
of autumnal blooms. The only ones that have attempted it with me 
are a few that were not shaken out of their roots entirely. Hear you 
that ‘““®?” By the middle of the month at latest let them be in 
their winter quarters. Those who have not regular stages will find 
coarse gravel a very good substratum for the pots in their frames. 
Carnations and Picotees.—Pot the layers as soon as rooted. ‘To those 
with whom room is no consideration, one in a pot is the best plan; 
with those more restricted, a pair may be put into 4-inch pots. Use 
plenty of drainage. I always use the stuff in which they have been 
growing. After potting, keep them close for a few days; but afterwards 
let them have plenty of air, but no rain. Dahlias.—Those who raise 
seedlings will now have their hands busy in marking those worthy of a 
second trial. Let it be borne in mind what an advance has been made. 
I saw blooms the other day at the Floral Committee of the Horti- 
cultural Society, passed by, that two years ago would have commanded 
attention. The bloom this year has not been a satisfactory one, and 
the plants are so full of moisture that they will require careful watching 
when frost comes. Pansies.—These should now be in their pots for 
the winter. The cuttings taken off late form the best plants for 
blooming, and single stemmed stubby ones are ¢he thing required now. 
Let the pots be well drained, and a good wholesome loamy compost 
used. Pelargoniums.—The treatment of these will vary, as to whether 
one is an exhibitor or not. Those for early showing should have had 
their final shift some time—those for later need not have it until the 
end of the month; but, under any circumstances, they are wanted to 
make their growth vow, so that in the spring they may work away for 
blooming. Avoid keeping them out of doors. If the weather be cold 
or damp, a little fire will do no injury, though they should have air as 
well. Fancies require more warmth. Pinks.—The beds should now 
be completed. ~If the soil is not suitable, they should be prepared— 
one part cow dung or Cucumber frame manure, one part loam, one part 
garden mould, and a little sand, forms a good compost. For further 
particulars see leading article. 
D. 
