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for the production of late fruits. By planting three or four successions 

 of plants, it is possible to have a good supply of fruits from December 

 to June. Pull up and burn all plants showing any signs of disease. 



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 flowering and 

 lateral growths. Watch the plants for mildew, and use sulphur freely 

 wherever present, especially on the young plants. 



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

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

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

 This greatly assists the young plants while taking hold of the soil in 

 their 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 then be ready for the celery, cabbage, 

 and other seeds planted during this month. 



Flower Garden. 



Continue to plant out the various bedding and foliage plants, corma 

 of gladioli, and seed of such tender annuals as Phlox Drummondi, 

 balsam, zinnia, nasturtium, celosia, aster, cosmos and portiilaca. 



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

 it is advisable during the summer months to plant these in sheltered seed 

 beds, or in a canvas or calico frame. The protection need be on the one 

 side only, preferably the west or north-west; the seedlings are then pro- 

 tected during the hottest part of the day. At the same time the shading 

 should not be sufficient to unduly " draw " them. 



The seeds should not be deeply sown, and all waterings should be 

 light. A little water, often, should be the rule for seedlings. Annuals 

 require plenty of room when planted out in the garden. Being quick 

 growers, they are generally gross feeders, and they must have space to 

 develop a good root system. Feeding, too, with liquid manure is helpful 

 when they are reaching the flowering stage. 



Dahlias may now be planted out, either from tubers or from young 

 rooted cuttings. These will give good early summer blooms. For 

 autumn and show blooms, the planting should be deferred until the 

 middle of December. 



Herbaceous and succulent plants should be staked for protection; 

 included in this section are delphinium, gladiolus, perennial phlox, 

 nidbeckia, &c. These plants will all benefit from liberal mulchings and 

 watering with liquid manure when approaching the blooming period. 

 Spring flowering bulbs, corms, and tubers should now be lifted and 

 stored. 



The soil surfaces will now benefit from frequent hoeings and stirrings. 

 Constant waterings will be required if the weather be hot or windy, 

 the cultivation should quickly follow the waterings in order that th« 

 moisture may be thoroughly conserved. Mulching with stable manur» 

 is also beneficial at this season. 



