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strong enough for transplanting in drills about a foot 

 apart. 



The last crop of Broccoli may now be planted out. 

 Early Horn Carrots, if sown in a small patch on a 

 warm border, are likely to stand the winter, and prove 

 very useful in spring. 



Where a cold frame or turf pit is likely to be available 

 for the protection of tender plants through the winter, a 

 sowing of Cauliflowers is now desirable. Sow them thinly, 

 in a warm aspect, on well-prepared soil. 



Earth up early Celery after the roots have been well 

 moistened by rain or watering. Do not add much earth 

 at a time, and take care that none enters the heart. The 

 outer stems should be well matured before earthing ; the 

 only object of the operation is to blanch it, which process 

 takes but three or four weeks. 



Early Leeks also should be earthed up if they have not 

 been planted deep. 



A few small sowings of prickly Winter Spinach and 

 All the Year Round Lettuce may yet be made with some 

 hope of success. 



Raspberry Canes which have ripened off their fruit 

 ought to be cut away so as to strengthen next season's 

 wood. 



New plantations of Strawberries may yet be made 

 from the earliest runners of the best sorts, such as Royal 

 Sovereign, Laxtoris Latest, etc. All other runners should 

 now be cut away. 



In view of the September bloom, Hybrid Perpetual 



