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12. A horseradish bed may be prepared now. 



13. Force outdoor rhubarb by inverting old pails and 



boxes, wrapped around with straw. 



14. Tidy the herb beds. 



15. Scour the land for the haulms of potatoes and burn 



them. 



DECEMBER. 



1. Potato seed should be arranged for sprouting. 



This is one of the most important occupations 

 of the month. 



2. Lift a few stools of rhubarb and force in the dark 



and heat. 



3. Proceed with the digging and trenching. 



4. Pot a few October-sown lettuces and grow on in 



the warmth. 



5. Grow a few potatoes in boxes, kept in a warm 



place. 



6. Trim hedges, if not already done, and look out for 



stakes suitable for the peas. 



7. All vacant ground should be ridged. 



8. Read Chapter VI., dealing with hotbeds, and sow 



carrots, etc., as suggested. 



