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OCTOBER. It is suggested that attention bo paid to the 

 careful gathering of fruit, while in a perfect state; 

 also to the preservation of Grapes, &c. Directions 

 for planting the pits of Cherry, Peach, Plum, &c., 

 and the kernels (if Apple, Pear, and Quince ; also 

 for preparing the ground for the reception of all 

 kinds of hardy fruit trees on the decline of the sap, 162 



NOVEMBER. As winter is fast approaching, it is recom- 

 mended to protect tender vines, trees, shrubs, and 

 plants, including Raspberry, Fig, Strawberry 

 Plants, &c.; and to plant hardy fruit trees while 

 the land is susceptible of being tilled, - 163 



DECEMBER. At all favourable opportunities during this 

 month the gardener is directed to prune hardy fruit 

 trees, to scrape off all the moss and canker, and to 

 wash the stems and branches with a liquid pre- 

 pared according to a recipe given, ... 164 



AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OP THE UNITED STATES 

 on the subject of an alleged discovery on Terra- 

 Culture, submitted to the attention of the 25th and 

 26th Congress, - - 165 



A summary view of estimates, furnished with a view to 

 aid the Seedsman and Gardener in making out a 

 bill of seed, for the purpose of planting any given 

 quantity of ground, under the regulations suggested 

 in the vegetable department of the Young Gar- 

 deners Assistant, ...... 170 





