362 OCTOBER. 



interval,, elm ; then beech and oak ; then apple 

 and pear trees, sometimes not till the end of 

 November ; and lastly, pollard oaks and young 

 beeches, which retain their withered leaves till 

 pushed off by the new ones in spring. 



RURAL OCCUPATIONS. 



The gathering and housing of potatoes, 

 carrots, beet-root, and Swedish turnips, find 

 much employment. There is also considerable 

 ploughing done, and sowing of wheat, beans, 

 and winter-dills. Timber trees are planted, 

 timber felled, and fences, gates, drains, and 

 ditches, put into repair by neat and industrious 

 agriculturists. When fuel for winter is not 

 already lajd in, it is now done. Gardens re- 

 quire the removal of decaying leaves and plants. 

 Plants in pots are taken to shelter ; bulbs 

 planted, etc. 



ANGLING. 



All fresh- water fish are in season. Grayling 

 makes good sport. This is reckoned the finest 

 month in the year for trolling. Baits as in 

 March. 



