The rapid development of plants in spring, and particularly the opening of the Rose season, affords great pleasure to the garden lover. Work increases but it is agreeable work. The lawn should have special attention in rolling, mowing, and trimming edges. Daisies, Dandelions, Plantains, and other weeds should be got rid of.

A large number of biennials and perennials can be sown in June for flowering the following year.

Several important plants are dealt with in June. Thus, Dahlias may be planted out, Chrysanthemums given their final potting, Roses disbudded, and Mai-maison Carnation propagated. Spring-flowering shrubs may be pruned. Fuchsias may be repotted and stopped. Fibrous-rooted Begonias for the garden may be planted.

Vineries will need early and thorough ventilation and a great deal of water. Late crops will need thinning. Peaches and Nectarines should be thinned also. American Blight on fruit trees should be destroyed promptly. Straw should be spread between rows of Strawberries, and the fruit netted. Apples and Pears may be thinned if the crop is very thick. The first stage of summer pruning may be entered upon. Wall fruit trees should be watered in dry weather. Melons should be pruned.

In the kitchen garden more Kidney Beans may be sown, and early Celery and winter Greens planted. Rosette Colewort and a late crop of Peas may be sown. Leeks may be planted. All ground should be hoed regularly. Cucumbers in frames should be watered, and the shoots pegged down. The Carrot, Celery, and Onion maggots should be kept down. The cutting of Asparagus should cease for the season. Endives, Lettuces, and Turnips may be sown. Vegetable Marrows may be planted.