REMINDERS OF WORK TO BE DONE 

 MONTH BY MONTH. 



In these "Reminders" a division is made between "General" and "French 

 Gardening" operations, but where crops are grown more or less intensively such 

 a separation is almost impossible in practise. The gardener is therefore advised 

 to consult both divisions before planning his month's work, but he may be re- 

 minded that it is unwise to attempt too much ; many of the crops mentioned may 

 very well be omitted and attention concentrated upon those most in demand. 



JANUARY. 



WORK on the land now depends upon the weather. If the 

 ground is frozen hard, manure may be wheeled or 

 carted to the place where it is required. Ploughing or digging 

 still remaining to be done should be pressed forward on every 

 suitable occasi6n, but the soil should never be turned over 

 when frozen or covered with snow, nor should it be poached 

 by trampling on when wet. 



Where French gardening is done the site of the hot-beds 

 should be covered with long litter to keep the ground free from 

 frost or snow, and manure, frames, compost, mats and other 

 materials likely to be required should be accumulated close at 

 hand so that the work can proceed speedily when begun. 



GENERAL OPERATIONS:- p s a e g e e 



Asparagus forcing in beds where grown should now begin 152 



Beans (Long-pod) may be sown ... ... ... ... ... 155 



Beans (Broad) may.be sown in a cold frame for transplanting 155 



Chicory may be forced 197 



Mint may be forced on a hot-bed 230 



Mushroom Beds may be made 235 



Mustard and Cress may be sown on a hot-bed 242 



Onions may be sown in boxes on a hot-bed for making large bulbs ... 249 

 Potato Onions may be planted ....... ... ... ... 250 



Peas for early supplies may be sown in 60's pots on a gentle hot-bed ... 258 



Peas (first-early) may be sown on rich well-drained ground 259 



Potatoes should be boxed for sprouting ... 269 



Radishes may be sown in a dry sheltered situation 285 



Rhubarb may be forced, either lifted or in the ground ... 291 and 292 



Seakale crowns may be forced ... - ... ... ... ,,, 302 to 30(? 



