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and planted in a strong, loamy compost, the pots 

 being placed in a cold frame, getting very little water 

 until they begin to show a green leaf. The grass is 

 brittle and often needs some support. 



All spring-flowering shrubs should now be gone over 

 and judiciously pruned, more or less severely, according 

 to their growth. Lilacs, Laburnums, Weigelias, and 

 Pyrus Japonica are all the better for having a good 

 deal of their wood cut away ; but when this is done 

 too late, it is likely to injure next season's bloom. 



GARDENING IN JULY 



THE gradual declension of the sun since Midsummer Day 

 should suggest to the gardener the need of preparing for 

 next year's crops. Every available space in the kitchen 

 garden should be cleared and prepared for sowings and 

 plantings now to be made. 



A last crop of Peas and Beans and Kidney Beans 

 (Canadian Wonder) may be sown early in the month ; the 

 first crops of Beans, when the last pulling has been made, 

 may be cut down within 3 inches from the ground, they 

 will probably sprout and produce a few good dishes in 

 October. 



The main crop of winter greens should be put 

 in as soon as the young plants are fit Borecole, Brussels 

 Sprouts, Savoys, Cauliflowers, Broccoli, and Cabbage. 



