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layers should see to it at once. Severe and incle- 

 ment weather sometimes sets in this month, and it 

 is difficult to get the plants fairly established. If 

 such is the case, the young grower must complete 

 the purchase of his stock by the second or third 

 week: and as the plants already potted are getting 

 hold of the soil day by day, as much air should be 

 given as possible. Cut ofif dead and decayed 

 leaves, brush off the green-fly, and keep as clean 

 as possible. Water sparingly, and do not expose 

 the plants to the rain. Where the stock on old 

 plants and scarce varieties was too small to be 

 layered, take the old root from the blooming-pot 

 and plant in the open. I have had many strong 

 plants the following season from such a mode of 

 procedure. 



NOVEMBER. 



The work of the cultivator will be at its 

 minimum this month, although for the earnest 

 grower there is always plenty to be done. Water 

 the plants as they require it, but closely observe 

 the atmospheric condition of the weather. If 

 damp and foggy, no water will be required, and the 

 plants in such weather will go a long time without 

 it ; if the wind is drying and keen, more water will 

 be needed, and they should have it, as it is equally 

 detrimental to the health of the plants to be kept 

 too dry as too wet. Give all the air possible, care- 

 fully screening from bitter Avinds. Keep the plants 



