A Monthly ignent of Floriculture and Horticulture, for Professional, Practical, and Amateur Gardeners. 
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Answers to Correspondents 
‘‘Dapunge”’—In answer to correspondent C. 
Johnson Hamilton, [ presume you mean Daphne 
Indica. I would advise you to adopt the simpler 
way to raise a stock of Daphne Indica by layer- 
ing in early autumn. Tongue them in ripened 
wood and peg them down securely in nice sandy 
soil. To take cuttings, take ripe wood in early 
autumn and insert cuttings round edge of 
cutting pot half filled with draimers, and using 
any nice sandy soil Make firm cover with a bell 
glass and place in cool frame or greenhouse till 
the spring. A box with a pane of glass to fit 
would do instead of pots and bell glasses. In the 
spring they ought to be calloused and then pot 
them up singly in small pots and place on a 
gentle hot bed to help them to root. Keep frame 
close till rooted. They are slow and rather diffi- 
cult to root, wanting attention so many months 
that layering is the better and surer way of 
raising a stock of Daphne Indica.—D.¢. 
*J.H.”—Hyacinth bulbs may be planted from 
April to June, Tho ground should be well dug 
with a liberal supply of cow manu.e. 
“Corragrer”’—The culture of Gladioli is in no 
sense difficult. Thss month isa good time to 
plant, but as a matter of fact they can be 
planted at almost any time of the year. 
“Sun’—Fnchsias are hardy plants and do 
well in the open garden, but must be sheltered 
against hot winds and too much sun. A shel- 
tered position suits them best, ana they will take 
a large supply of cow manure, 
‘*Novice’”—Budding Roses can be gone on 
with now, and after a little success with this 
simple process you will find it very captivating. 
““W.M.G.”—One of the prettiest ornamental 
trees we can recommend is Jacaranda. The 
foliage is very graceful’ and the rich blue 
flowers are very handsome. It is quite hardy. 
Plant next month, 
“7Z,°- Yor flowers that require but little atten- 
tion and give very satisfactory’ results we can 
recommend Pelargoniums. ‘The double flowering 
varieties have splendid colorsand give abundance 
of bloom. What are known as Ivy Geraniums 
are amongst the best of plants for rockeries. 
The Zonales should be cut back this month to 
keep the bushes shapely. sua ; 
‘* Per’—Sow seeds of Petunias in pots or pans 
this month. K “sated : 
““Star”’—We know no flower better for cutting 
than China Asters. They will keep bright and 
good for a fortnight. 
“Scenr”—Ono of the sweetest scented shrubs 
is the Diosma. It will grow anywhere. The 
name is derived from Dios, divine, and osme, 
odour, from its powerful perfume. 
The Mower Garden 
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OPERATIONS FOR APRIL. 
Having had very little summer weather 
during March, those flowers that usually 
wilt and die off rapidly are still blooming 
strongly, and with care may be kept going 
during April if the mild weather con- 
tinues. Moving about amongst the plants 
with a pair of shears to cut off the dying 
blooms and straggling shoots, picking the 
seed pods, and generally tidying up is the 
work for the month. In addition to this 
tidying business, the Cannas, of. which 
there are now some charming blooms, 
should be ticketed and selected for next 
season. The same also with the Dahlias, 
which will go on blooming for some time 
yet. The selection of best varieties for 
color and form should be labelled, and the 
corms put out from the average ones that 
may only be kept for filling up next season. 
A little care in the selection of colors is 
most useful for planting out next season. 
The grouping of colors makes a great dif- 
ference to the general effect of bedding, 
and it can only be done by a little sys- 
tematic selection now that the colors are 
showing. 
Chrysanthemums are coming later this 
month than usual. Watering requires 
most care with them, and general advice 
can hardly be given safely where the rainy 
changes come as they have been doing al- 
most weekly. The plants must be per- 
sistently watched in the open beds, The 
bursting buds will take liquid manure two 
or three times a week, according to the 
strength and general health of the plant.. 
The liquid should be alternated with pure- 
water. We need hardly offer advice to 
show growers regarding disbudding. 
Planting bulbs may still be continued 
early in the month. We would. like to: 
see the lovely Tulips come more into favor. 
Daffodils we know have come to stay, and 
