The Year in the Crystal Garden 179 



purpose house should be removed, as from now 

 on all the sunlight possible will be wanted. 



Sudden cold nights may be expected now, and 

 of course keeping the fire in first-class condition 

 should not be overlooked. 



Never let the ashes pile up to the grate. Clean 

 out regularly. Keep flues clean. Do not wait 

 till the sun goes down at night, but start fires 

 early enough to get the pipes hot just before the 

 sun leaves the glass, so that there will be no 

 sudden drop in temperature. 



November 



Before ground freezes take up roots of As- 

 paragus, Rhubarb, Chicory, etc., wanted for 

 forcing. 



Keep an eye on bulbs stored outside, or in 

 frames or pits, and protect before danger of 

 freezing. Be sure not to put where mice can 

 get at the bulbs. 



The houses will have to be kept closed more 

 now, and the appearance of all insects should be 

 watched for most diligently. Fumigate regu- 

 larly, so as to keep them out. Take advantage 

 of every bright sunny day to give all the air 

 possible, while maintaining the required tempera- 

 ture. The more air the plants can get without 

 danger of a chill the better. 



