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If any Bulbs are planted in pots or boxes, loosen the 

 earth on the surface once a week, and shake a little fresh 

 over, this will assist the roots greatly. 



If not done in October finish planting any Bulbs you 

 have left out, otherwise they will blow weak, but be sure to 

 catch a dry and open day for it, always remembering to 

 shake a little dry sand over the bulbs, before you cover 

 them with the earth, 



If Polyanthus and Auricula seeds were not sown in 

 October they may be sown now, but guard against frosts, 

 and especially snow, as this is a dangerous month ; on this 

 account February would be preferable. These seeds 

 must be sown very shallow, or they will never come up. 



Any Perennials in pots should be now attended to, 

 and there is no better way to preserve them from the frost 

 than to plunge them up to the rim in a warm border, 

 covering the earth around them with old tan or ashes. 



If not done in the autumn, plant Flowering Shrubs, 

 if the weather is open, such as Lilacs, Roses, Honey- 

 suckles, $rc. 



Forest Trees may still be planted, always taking care 

 to throw in some good fresh earth on the roots, before you 

 cover them with the same earth you took out, as this will 

 be a means of preserving them. They should be secured 

 from high winds by fastening them to a stake. 



All suckers of Roses, or any hardy shrubs, may be 

 taken off, but take care that no frost touches them, as 

 they had much better remain till next month, rather than 

 run the risk, if the weather appears likely to be severe. 



Herbaceous plants may now be planted if the weather 

 is open ; such as Campanulas, Rockets, Canterbury 

 Bells, Lychnis, or any of the hardy kinds, mentioned 



