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THE FLOWER GARDEN
[DEC.
‘ The most curious sorts of these roots newly
planted, in separate beds by themselves, might be
very serviceably protected occasionally, by a low
awning of hoop-arches and mats, or other cover¬
ing, which would defend them in some beneficial
degree, in time of excessive frost, &c. in prevent¬
ing its access so fully to affect the new planted
roots so materially as if wholly open to the
inclement weather.
DECEMBER.
Take care now to protect the choice flower
plants and roots from frost, great snows, and
heavy rains; all of which would damage many
sorts of curious roots and plants; observing the
following general directions in the particular
sorts.
Care of Auriculas and Carnations.
The choice kind of auricula plants in pots
should now be occasionally defended in very
wet weather, great snows, and hard frosts.
If these plants are placed in frames, let the
glasses be kept constantly over them in bad wea¬
ther; or if they are in a bed arched over with
hoops, &c. cover them occasionally with large
thick mats, or canvass cloths.
But when the weather is mild and dry, let the
plants be constantly uncovered.