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ity and texture of the soil, especially on damp 

 clayey lands. Sowing rye on poor land now, 

 and plowing it under in the spring as green 

 manure, will prevent leaching and enrich the 

 soil. 



Garden. If it has not yet been established, 

 commence a compost heap at once. Dead leaves, 

 seeds, clippings from the vegetable and flower- 

 garden, small seeds and all such addments, piled 

 in alternate layers with cow manure, and kept 

 moist in some out-of-the-way corner, will decay 

 quickly, and furnish just the right fibrous kind 

 of fertilizer to mix with light soil for potting 

 mould, which should be stored under cover for 

 use during the winter. It will be needed for 

 house-plants and seed-boxes. 



Don't neglect to hoe because the season is 

 drawing to a close. Cabbage, cauliflower and 

 sprouts need it especially. 



Harvest onions without delay. They are ripe 

 when the tops look dry and fall over. After 

 digging, leave in the sun and air several hours 

 to dry. Before storing, cut off tops and roots. 



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