Diagram 89. PROTECTION FOR WINTER. 

 Fig. I. The pyramid of stakes to cover choice shrubs and tender plants. 

 Fig. 2. The same covered with straw or, F'ig. 3, with a mat. Fig. 4. Mat and 

 straw covering for tro' on fence. Fig. 5. Bank up the hotbed to preserve the 

 heat straw round the sides and mat on top. Fig. 6. Simple covering for 

 small plant, pyramid of sticks covered with paper or canvas. Fig. 7- A protec- 

 tion for low-growing vegetables. 



