New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-16
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NOTES ON GARDENING. FURNISHED BY
COUNTRY sHUT-IN.

COUNTRY SHUT-lN.
All the Narclssus (darodiD tribe most obg-
ing for we can raise them In clumps from the bor-
der and drop their roots into a large bowl with
plenty OF tepd water and fresh green moss around
their stems, when they will open their blossoms
Just as though nothing had happened. Boxes OF
these bulbs raised In a cool greenhouse. can De
used in the way. Pots OF them In the bal
cony are delightful. or window-boxes can be hiied
with them: but It must always be understood that
all dafrodils Except the early Roman and paper
white varieties which stand little forcing for
Christmas) resent fire heat. and do best without H.
the earlier varieties (such as the noop-petticoat
daffodils and the Poyanthus Narcssus) opening
naturally much before the wild danodil. or the
poets narcssus OF gardens. Every one should
grow these lovely flowers. not only for their ex-
quisite beauty. but for their fragrance. and the
fact that they breathe out ozone, the ife-giving
property which is much needed In city air. IN
specially large quantities the scientists tell u.s.
very elegant plant which is not too common is
the Eupatorium todoratum) here inquired; II pos,
giving no trouble In summer, Wneh II snouiu ~. oe
planted out In the garden AFTER tlower'ng, ,e
plant. which s not hardy. must be sheltered until
frosts are over. after which a moist spot In the
garden will suit it. for 1t is Of very thirsty nature
Here II should remain until the end Of september.
when it can be potted up and brought into the con.
water twice week, IL will produce succession OF
Its feathery fragrant white flowers for about four
1t Ia already time SOW the earliest seeds such as
toma toes. for frung In May and June ana tuosrous
begonias now so Indispensable in the garden and the
conservatory Steady fire heat is necessary az this
season 10 make them terminate: a good hotbed
eighty packed with leaves and manure IN ,dud.
quantities. will afford regular warmth under
glass frame. but this must be covered over during
frosty nights with mat
These seeds will grow ifsown In a temperature or
from 81 TO 40 degrees but the extremely small seeds
OF the begonla should not be covered merely pepper
ing them the surface. with a teaspoontul or
suver sand mixed with them. from perforated tin
The pan in which these fine seeds sown should
be small enough be dipped Ito within half an inch
of the surface soil and seed into pan OF tepd water
whenever IL at all dry for water must be poured
on the seeds tiny seedlings. II Is apt 10 Jeiach
them from the soil In their early stages OF develop
ment. Their seedpan must also be well drained. con-
tanning rough peat turfy mould over the crooks
and moss. with halt an inch OF very fine SOIL made
fiat and even at the top, 10 receive the seed piece
OF glass 10 cover the pan with piece OF brown paper
over this. will be needed las seeds terminate best in
the dark: but the glass must be turned over daily
Cor wiped. and the seedlings must have more light
when up. changing the brown paper for piece OF
white paper so 10 give this gradually
When large enough TO handle. the baby begonas
may be prcked out with match cut into tiny fork
and planted in box OF leaf mould turfy mould, SCOT
ana sand each little plant by itself. In row. liki
microscopic cabbages sl keeping them warm and
moist.
Woodlice are fond OF eating young begonias. II
there any about II IL well TO stand the pan H.
a tray OF lime. which should be renewed from time
10 time.