HARVEST MONTH IN THE GARDEN 



foliage, either by cutting away part of the large leaves, or Aug. 

 by removing some of the lower ones entirely. Tomato ^~^S 

 plants should never be stripped of their leaves entirely, 

 but the gradual removal of the lower ones is advisable, as 

 it encourages the swelling and colouring of the fruit by 

 the greater concentration of sap and exposure. Another 

 step is to cut round the plants at a distance of about 

 nine inches ; this severs the strong, outgrowing roots, 

 and thereby helps to check growth. 



Winter Greens. — Any ground that becomes vacant by 

 the removal of Broad Beans, Peas, Potatoes, and other 

 crops, and is not wanted for any special purpose, may 

 be planted up with surplus Winter Greens. The ground 

 is now very warm, and if the plants are watered in they 

 will grow rapidly. 



AUGUST— Third and Fourth Weeks Aug. 



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Auriculas. — In years gone by the Auricula was a great 



pet of the florists, and was grown in pots for exhibition. 

 There were two great classes, the Stage and the Alpine. 

 The varieties in the former were subdivided according 

 to the prevailing colour near the margin of the petals — 

 Green-edged, White-edged, and Grey-edged — and as Selfs. 

 The following are popular representatives of each class : 



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