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for delivery when ready. Work the soil two spades 

 deep and manure it liberally. Procure material for 

 pillars and arches. Renew labels which are becoming 

 illegible. 



November. Endeavour to get all planting done this 

 month, as it is the best of the year as a rule. If very wet, 

 planting on clay soil may have to be deferred. While 

 the plants are waiting to be put in they should be laid 

 prostrate with soil banked over the roots. Go over 

 climbing Roses, cut out as much old wood as can be 

 spared, and tie the new canes to their supports. 



December. Complete soil preparation, planting, 

 thinning old wood, and tying or nailing. Protect deli- 

 cate varieties with soil, bracken, or mats (see January). 



