THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



Nov. Drop and Victoria Plums may be mentioned as fruits 

 l6~30 which will succeed on north walls. 



The Loganberry . — This useful fruit may be planted 

 on pillars or arches, in deep, rich, moist soil. It is a 

 vigorous grower and a heavy bearer of large berries, but 

 the flavour is poor. 



Planting. — All kinds of fruit trees may be planted. 



Vegetables 



Artichokes. — Globe Artichokes may now be shortened 

 back, the soil forked up, and a mulching of manure 

 given. Jerusalem Artichokes may be cut back also after 

 the tops have matured, but the tubers may be left in the 

 ground until they are wanted for use. 



Asparagus, Rhubarb, and Sea kale. — If a constant 

 supply is wanted, and there is a good quantity of roots, 

 some may be put into heat every two or three weeks 

 throughout the winter. 



Digging and Trenching Soil — As ground is cleared of 

 crops, it may be taken in hand and dug deeply, or, better 

 still, bastard-trenched if that operation was not per- 

 formed the previous year. By taking off the top soil a 

 foot in depth, digging over the subsoil another foot in 

 depth, and laying on a coat of manure before replacing 

 the top soil, the ground is greatly improved. The top 

 should be left lumpy, as the weather will crumble it 

 gradually. 



Horse Radish. — This crop becomes a mass of tangled, 

 spreading growth if left alone, and it is best to take it up 

 yearly, storing the best pieces for use, and replanting 

 the thin thongs in fresh ground for the next season's 

 crop. 



Mushrooms. — If a winter crop is wanted, manure may 

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