378 THE FLORIST. 
Collect plenty of leaves in dry weather, to be in readiness for renewing 
the beds in spring. Vinery.—Gradually increase the temperature of 
the early vinery started last month ; at present it may range from 50° 
to 55°, and 60° by the end of December; the day temperature during 
sunshine may range 15° higher, at the same time giving air, but do not 
hurry them in dull cloudy weather. Syringe and keep up a moist 
atmosphere till such time;as,they are inbloom, when-more heat and air 
are required, with Jess ‘moisture. ‘Thi! and’ tie inthe shoots as they 
advance, and stop one joint above the fruit. Prepare the succession- 
house for starting, Kiichen Glarden-—The principal operation im this 
department at present is manuring, digging, and trenching all vacant 
ground, to be in readiness-for,cropping by-and-bye: this; ywork,,should 
be forwarded at ‘évery'favourable opportunitywodProtect:Celery and 
Endive from, severe frost; someé of, the largest plants’of thé latter may 
be taken, up.and placed. thickly together in pits to blanch. .Give air 
every fine day) to-Qauliflower, and ‘Lettuce plants; under.glass.;, Make a 
sowing “of. Sangster’sNowdy‘orysdéme other early Peas .also acsmall 
sowing of Mazagan Beans’ ona sheltered border, V&S ,2slooiiws 

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Auriculas.—Tréatmentsameas last month ; air, cleanliriess}:careful 
watering, and covering ‘up diiring ‘severe frost being’ the chief points to 
be attended to. Carnations and, Picotees—Young -plants have: much 
recovered their:looks,.the lateness of the season at one time.threatening 
much to interfere:with:them.* They, too, do not like muchawaters:hut 
when itis “done "let. the ball be thoroughly soaked. :°\Dahtias—Look 
carefully oyer the tubers’ occasionally, and do.not allow mildew to attack 
them. They: must;ibe;,of, coursesikept from frost: ..Panszes.—Here;) 
again, there is ‘little change of! treatment needed ; vin.fact;cfor most of 
these half-hardy florists” flowers;'the treatment is néarly the’ same at 
this time.of thé year. © Watch against mildew, and, should it appear, 
sulphur well<+the.under, surface,especially. Pelargoniums:— Water 
ought not now to be'givensso:plentifully, as the plants will he:going into 
a state of rest. “They may, however, now be tied out,“and’a:commence- 
ment made for giving them that symmetry of form which’ is ‘desired’ by 
all exhibitors ;:for those..who,,haye only a stage inea.small house, fan 
training is the best, giving the plant all the advantage of allsitsibranches 
towards the front. Pinks. —Look carefully over the beds now awd then, 
and put into their places any plants that may have been displaced by 
worms, &c. foses-—There are more hopes for the, Rose-growers this . 
season than at thei same period of last year3the, weather has; been.open; : 
and the wood has ripened tolerably well. All«alterations intended to 
be made’ in planting, &c., should now’ be’ done. ‘Theré' isa larger 
number of new Roses, added, to.the received lists—such as Riyers, Xe. 
—than perhaps at: any season lately, andiour;meighbours are, still pro-_ 
mising more. Tulips.—Although to be regarded‘as:hardy bulbs, yet 
they are the better for covering in very heavy rain ‘or severe frost; but 
they ought not to be coddled too. muchyp» 30,009 | 
