Occupations > Abercrombie's improved practical gardener; with a monthly calendar for the flower garden

804 THE FLOWER GARDEN. [AUG.
take some out, replace it with the same quantity
of new; give a little water, and then set the pots
in a shady border for the remainder of the sum¬
mer.
Saxifrage.
This is now a proper time to propagate saxi¬
frage.
The double white saxifrage produces its flow¬
ers in the spring season, in April or May, and
makes a beautiful appearance.
They are easily propagated by the small gran-
ulus off-set roots, which they produce plentifully;
they are generally planted in pots, but may also
be planted in the borders or beds, planting
several of its small roots in a little cluster
together, that the flowers may come up in
bunches; otherwise they will make but little
show.
The pyramidal saxifrage makes a most beauti¬
ful appearance when in bloom; it is propagated
by off-sets, which arise from the sides of the
plants, and they may now be taken off, and either
planted in borders or pots, and will flower next
year.
Likewise the thick-leaved purple, and some
other dwarf kinds, &c. of saxifrage may also be
propagated by off-sets or slips.
Auricula Plants.
The auricula plants in pots should, soma time
in this mouth, .be shifted into fresh earth.