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lower branches of trees in the open with mixture of lime and 



soot to check insect pests. 

 14. Continue to trench and manure vacant ground. Finish pruning 



and nailing u"p "oTw^irSuit^tfeesT"' 

 15. Pot early gradiolus The Bride for forcing in greenhouse. Pot on 



autumn-struck bedding geraniums and grow them on in 



gentle heat. Plant ivy and other hardy climbers, also 



rhododendrons in mild weather. 

 16. Make new box edgings ; build up hotbed for early raising of 



vegetable and flower seeds. Sow broad beans in warm 



situation. 

 17. Continue to take cuttings of late chrysanthemums, and propagate 



perpetual flowering carnations by cuttings. 

 18. Make new rockery and renovate old ones. Plant shallots. Dig 



up dormant mint roots and plant in boxes for forcing in warm 

 greenhouse. 

 19. Sow peas in pots for early use. Divide and replant rhubarb. 



In severe weather protect celery with leaves or bracken. 

 20. Prepare seed potatoes for planting by placing them close together 



in shallow boxes on the top shelf of the greenhouse. Sow 



cauliflowers and lettuces hi boxes. 

 21. Sow a few pots of sweet peas and place in cold frame. Give 



liquid manure to arum lilies showing bloom. Pot rooted 



cuttings of chrysanthemums singly in small pots. 

 22. Sow seeds of cannas in temperature of 65 to 75. Open 



frames containing violets on suitable days so as to give plenty 



of air and promote sturdy growth. 

 23. Repot and divide ferns in greenhouse. Repair bare patches on 



lawns by re turfing in mild weather. 

 24. Prune outdoor vines. Plant fruit trees if weather is open. This 



is the latest period at which it can be done with safety. 

 25. Sow mustard and cress in shallow boxes, making soil firm. 



Grow on in warm greenhouse. Clean up beds and borders 



and transplant herbaceous subjects if the weather is 



suitable. 

 26. Sow early peas on warm border in light soil. Prepare onion bed 



ready for receiving autumn-sown onion plants. These are 



best put in in March. Give water to violets in frames in dry 



