CHAPTER XII 

 CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS 



JANUARY 



IF the beds where the Pansies and Violas are to be 

 planted in spring were not prepared in the autumn, they 

 should be prepared this month. The ground ought to 

 be trenched and enriched with well-decayed cow or horse 

 manure* The bottom spit should be moved to ensure 

 perfect drainage, but it should not be brought to the 

 surface. A small proportion of fresh material should be 

 incorporated with the surface soil. There is nothing 

 better for this than some good, turfy loam which has 

 been carefully picked over to remove any wire-worms. 

 Plants in frames will require to be aired every fine day, 

 and only shut up closely when frost is likely to occur. 

 Violets in frames should be kept scrupulously clean. 



FEBRUARY 



Plants in frames require the same attention as in 

 January. Stir the surface of the soil between the rows 

 with a very narrow fork or with a pointed stick, removing 



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