THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN 



Cabbages. Lay Broccoli in cold districts. Protect Dec. 

 Celery by throwing some litter over the tops. Sow seed io~3i 

 of Tomatoes in a temperature of 60° for early crops. 

 Sow French Beans in large pots or boxes if a temperature 

 of 65° can be provided. Sow Cucumbers in bottom 

 heat if early crops are wanted. Lift roots of Parsley, and 

 put in a frame if early growth is required. Examine 

 Potatoes in store, and throw out any diseased tubers. 

 Continue preparing ground by digging, trenching, and 

 manuring as it becomes vacant. 



The Garden in December— A Resume Dec. 



There will be a few outdoor flowers in December if R6sum6 

 winter-blooming plants have been put in. In heated 

 houses there will be a plentiful supply if previous advice 

 has been followed. 



The planting of bulbs, Roses, trees, and shrubs ought 

 to be completed as early as possible. Evergreens may 

 be pruned to yield material for the festive season. 



Hedges may be planted, lawns made by levelling the 

 ground and laying turf, and paths made. All heavy 

 carting and wheeling should be done in frosty weather 

 if possible, in order to avoid cutting up the ground. 

 The worst time for carting is during a thaw, as the road 

 material "picks up" on the wheels. 



The planting and pruning of fruit trees should be 

 completed. Late Vines and Peaches may be pruned, 

 and the houses cleaned. Fruit trees attacked by canker 

 should be cleaned and fed. If American Blight, scale, 

 moss, or lichen is troublesome the trees may be sprayed 

 with Woburn Wash. 



The forcing of Asparagus, Seakale, and Rhubarb may 

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