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THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



Nov. should be kept cool and dry. Herbaceous borders may 

 be trimmed up, the soil dug, and new plants and bulbs 

 put in. Greenhouses may be put up and heated. Trees 

 and shrubs may be planted. 



Roses may be planted, and existing plants protected 

 with soil and bracken. Pot Roses may be plunged in 

 ashes out of doors. 



Fruit trees of all kinds may be planted, and root 

 pruning done. 



Asparagus beds may be cleared, and forcing started. 

 Seakale and Rhubarb may be forced also. Artichokes 

 may be cut back. The soil between Cabbages should 

 be hoed. Cucumbers should be protected against red 

 spider, and top-dressed. Salsify and Scorzonera may be 

 stored. Horse Radish may be lifted. Beds may be pre- 

 pared for Mushrooms. Digging and trenching may 

 proceed as ground is cleared of crops. 



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