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Cardoons may be laid in like Celery, or preserved in sand 

 in a cellar. Leeks may be taken up and laid in rows close 

 together against a ridge, and covered up as far as the lower 

 leaves. If the last row be protected from frost by a coat of 

 stable dung, they can be taken out when required for use. 

 Corn Salad, Spinach, and Lettuce, rnay be protected by a 

 covering of straw, salt hay, or cedar brush. For the man- 

 agement of Artichoke beds, see page 32 ; Asparagus, 37 ; 

 Rhubarb 91 ; Sea-Kale, 95. 



Dig up roots of Horse-radish in the manner recommended 

 last month, to preserve in sand or pits, for use when the 

 ground is frozen or ice-bound. Do the like by Jerusalem 

 Artichokes, which are now in their full perfection. At the 

 same time take up as many Parsnips and other hardy roots, 

 as will be required for use the next three months. Spread 

 short horse dung over the Onions that were sown in August 

 and September, which will protect them through the winter. 



DECEMBER. 



" A wet, sultry summer, prognostics affirm, 

 A boist'rous autumn will bring in its turn ; 

 A cold, sour autumn and summer portend 

 A winter severe from beginning to end. " 



IP all was not done as directed last month, there is no 

 time to be lost. Every thing that needs protection should 

 now be attended to, and if the weather continues open, some 

 of the ground may be ploughed or trenched, to receive the 

 benefit of winter frosts. Collect all your Pea-sticks and 

 Bean-poles together, and place them under cover to prevent 

 their rotting. Turn over compost heaps, and provide manure 

 for another year. 



Those who are desirous of having Cucumbers or Melons 

 early in the ensuing spring, and have not the convenience 



