Set Lupines, etc.
Sow also yet Pine-kernels, Firr-seeds, Phillyrea, Alaternus, and most perennial greens.
Now take out your Indian Tuberoses, parting the offsets (but with care, lest you break their fangs), then pot them in natural (not forc’d) Earth; a layer of rich mould beneath, and about this natural earth to nourish the fibers, but not so as to touch the Bulbs; then plunge your pots in a Hot-bed temperately warm, and give them no water till they spring, and then set them under a South-wall. In dry weather water them freely, and expect an incomparable flower in August. Thus likewise treat the Narcissus of Japan, or Garnsey-Lilly, for a late flower, and make much of this precious Direction.
DAFFODILS IN A MIDDLESEX GARDEN.
Water Anemonies, Ranunculus’s, and Plants in Pots and Cases once in two or three days, if drouth require it. But carefully protect from violent Storms of Rain and Hail, and the too parching darts of the Sun, your Pennach’d Tulips, Ranunculus’s, Anemonies, Auricula’s, covering them with Mattresses supported on cradles of hoops, which have now in readiness.
Now is the season for you to bring the choice and tender shrubs, etc., out of the Conservatory; such as you durst not adventure forth in March. Let it be in a fair day; only your Orange-trees may remain in the house till May, to prevent all danger.
Now, towards the end of April, you may Transplant and Remove your tender shrubs, etc., as Spanish Jasmines, Myrtils, Oleanders, young Oranges, Cyclamen, Pomegranats, etc., but first let them begin to sprout; placing them a fort-night in the shade; but about London it may be better to defer this work till August, vide also May. Prune now your Spanish Jasmine within an inch or two of the stock; but first see it begin to shoot. Mow Carpet-walks, and ply Weeding, etc.
Towards the end (if the cold winds are past) and especially after showers, clip Philyrea, Alaternus, Cypress, Box, Myrtils, Barba Jovis, and other tonsile shrubs, etc.
Flowers in Prime, or Yet Lasting.