THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



It is best to cut out the old canes in the black- 

 berry and raspberry patch now, whilst they are 

 easily distinguished from the new shoots on 

 which you depend for next year's supply of 

 berries. 



Whitewash the cellar, and if the floor is just 

 earthed, spread a thick layer of clean dry sand 

 over it. Make a few racks of 2x2 scantling for 

 barrels and boxes to stand on that are going to 

 hold fruit or vegetables. The racks should be 

 from nine to twelve inches from the ground, to 

 allow free circulation of air. Commence to col- 

 lect barrels and boxes from the grocerymen; 

 you will not have to a little later. Watering- 

 wells and cisterns will be at their lowest by this 

 month, so it is a good time to have them cleaned 

 out. 



Earn and Stock. Continue such work as was 

 left over from last month. Get the engine and 

 cutting-machine in order for filling the silo. 



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