A Year's Work in the Vegetable Garden 



and the soil knocked out of pots may be usefully disposed of by 

 adding it to this border, which cannot be too light or too rich, and 

 a good dressing of manure will give it strength to perform its duties. 



Beans to be earthed up for protection and support. 



Celery to be earthed up for the last time. In case of severe 

 weather, have protecting material at hand in the shape of dry litter 

 or mats. Pea-sticks make a capital foundation on which to throw 

 long litter, mats, &c., for quickly covering Celery, the protection 

 being as quickly removed when the frost is over, and costing next to 

 nothing. 



Endive will be valued now, and must be blanched as required. 

 Place a few in frames and other protected spots. In the unused 

 corners of sheds and outhouses they may be safer than out of 

 doors. 



Parsley. In all cold districts it is wise to secure a bed of 

 Parsley, in a frame or pit, or if a few plants were potted in Sep- 

 tember, they may be wintered in any place where they can have light 

 and air freely. It is so important to have Parsley at command as 

 wanted, that it may be worth while now to put a frame over a few 

 rows as they stand in the open quarter, rather than risk the loss of 

 all in the event of severe weather. 



Radish. Sow one of the long sorts for a first supply in some 

 warm spot, to secure quick growth. 



Underground Onions to be planted in rows one foot apart. 

 They should not be earthed up, for the young bulbs form round the 

 stems in full daylight. 



