lo Nov., 191 1-] Orcliard and Garden Notes. 763 



All crops for green manure should be now under cover ; and, if the 

 orchard soil is at all heavy or sticky, the grower should make up his 

 mind to grow a cover crop next season in order that this condition may 

 be reduced. 



The orchard should be kept free from weeds, not only for the conser- 

 vation of moisture, but in order to do away with all hiding places of the 

 Rutherglen fly, cut worm moths, &c. 



(lENERAL ^^"ORK. 



Grafted and newly planted trees should be frequently examined, and 

 given an occasional watering and overhead spraying, in order to encourage 

 their growth and to prevent loss of moisture from the foliage. It is also 

 advisable to mulch young trees with light grass or straw mulching, not 

 t<x> rich in animal manure. 



The disbudding of unnecessary shoots, and the pinching back or stop- 

 ping of growths, to prevent them being unduly prolonged, mav now be 

 carried out. This work is particularly important on young trees. 



Graft ties should be examined, and the ties cut wherever any growth 

 is being made. Where the grafts are likely to make any long growth, 

 they should be well staked and tied. 



Citrus trees may l>e planted out. watering and mulching them after 

 planting. 



Vegetable Garden. 



Celery may now be sown for winter crops. French beans should be 

 largely sown. Cucumber, melon, pumpkin, and all seeds of this family 

 may now be sown in the open. Where these plants are already growing, 

 the longest and strongest runners may be pinched back, to throw the 

 strength into the flowering and lateral growths. Watch these plants for 

 mildew, and use the sulphur freely wherever present, especially on the 

 young plants. 



Peas, lettuce, radish, turnip, cabbage, and sweet corn seeds may be 

 sown this month. Seedlings from former sowings may be planted out. 

 and it may be well to dip the whole plant in water before planting. 

 This greatly assists the young plant while taking hold of the soil in its 

 new location. 



Frequent waterings and frequent cultivation will now be necessary, 

 and all weeds must be hoed or hand weeded out; mulching with stable 

 manure will greatly assist the plants. 



A few beds should now be deeply worked, adding a liberal dressing 

 of stable manure. These plots will be then ready for the celery, cabliage, 

 and other .seeds planted during this month. 



Tomato plants will now require constant attention, watering, staking, 

 thinning and pinching back the laterals. 



Flo"wer Garden. 



Continue lo plant out various Ijcdding and foliage plants, cornis of 

 gladioli, and .seeds of such tender annuals as phlox drummondi. balsam, 

 zinnia, nasturtium, celosia, aster, cosmos, and portulaca. 



While .seeds germinate and grow fairly well planted out in the open, 

 it is more advisable during the r.ummer months to plant them in sheltered 

 seed beds, or in a canvas or calico frame. The prot<vtion n«'ed only In; 

 on the one side, preferably the west or north-west; the seedlings are then 



