FEBRUARY FRUIT AND KITCHEN GARDEN. 21 



as formed. Continue nailing in the young wood of 

 wall fruit trees, cutting back the strong shoots of 

 Peaches and Nectarines to the lowest lateral ; complete 

 the removal of all superfluous wood. Gather fruit in 

 dry weather, and as a rule not until quite ripe, for 

 home consumption. The operation of fruit gathering 

 is best performed during the cool of the day. Con- 

 tinue to cut off the runners of strawberries when not 

 required for forming new plantations ; reduce rasp- 

 berries to about six of the strongest canes, cutting out 

 the old wood as soon as the fruit is gathered. Keep 

 in check the American blight, which -may be effected 

 by scrubbing the parts with a hard brush. Oranges 

 and Lemons will derive great benefit from a mulching 

 of short stable manure ; they may be supplied with 

 any amount of water at this season, if the drainage is 

 not defective. The operation of budding may now be 

 performed. If Peach or Plum trees be infested with 

 red spider, they should receive a washing with strong 

 force from hose or garden engine immediately the 

 crop is cleared off. 



KITCHEN 



"Winter green stuff should claim the first attention, 

 and it is necessary to ensure at once a good supply 

 and a variety. By this time Brussels sprouts, Brocolis, 

 Savoy s,&c., ought to be strong. Cabbages of most kinds 

 may be sown this month for Winter and Spring use 

 "Shillings' Queen," " Westham," "Early York," 

 and " Red Dutch " ought to have a place in every 

 garden. Turnips may be sown for Winter and Spring 

 use. Celery should be earthed up with care after 

 heavy rains. Lettuce and Radish may still be sown ; 



