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inch deep for the same purpose. Plant also cuttings of 

 hardy trees, suckers of Filberts, &c. 287. 



Strawberry beds which were planted last month, should 

 be kept free from weeds, and if dry weather prevails, they 

 should be occasionally watered, 347. 



Planting of hardy trees may be commenced towards the 

 end of this month, or soon after the leaves show indications 

 of decay, whether fallen or not, 242. 



1 When nuts are but few, and they small and hollow, 

 A cold and wet harvest, there's no doubt, will follow ; 

 But when they are plenty, and good, 'tis agreed, 

 .\ rich golden harvest is sure to succeed." 



VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT. 



Endeavour to avoid having your garden products frozen 

 fast in the ground. Begin in good earnest to secure them ; 

 in fine weather dig up Beets, Carrots, and as many Skirret, 

 Salsify, and other hardy roots as will be required for Winter 

 use, and pack them close together in graves ; give them a 

 coat of straw, and afterwards heap on as much earth as 

 will keep out the frost, or stow them in a cellar. Towards 

 the end of the month, Turnips may be secured in the same 

 way. Take up Celery in dry weather, and strike it in close 

 together against a ridge, which should be previouely formed 

 in a straight line, about a foot above the level of the surface ; 

 throw up earth from the trench sufficient to cover them 

 about an inch, and then plant row after row as close and 

 upright as it can be placed, with just sufficient earth between 

 every row to keep the roots and stalks from touching each 

 other. The whole being covered up with earth, some long 

 dung or litter may be thrown over it sufficient to keep out 

 the frost ; and by heaping a good layer of manure against 

 the last row of Celery, it may be taken out at any time in 

 the Winter for use. Some .erect a board shed to pre- 

 serve it from wet, or a small quantity may be kept in a 



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