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the Bath Coss and Hardy Cabbage Lettuce are good 

 varieties. Peas lately sown should be supplied with 

 water, unless favoured with much rain. Onions 

 ought now to be ripening off ; and if the wea,ther con- 

 tinues dry, no doubt they will ripen well. When they 

 appear gross, and not inclined to ripen, they may be 

 swept over with a long stick or rake handle, so as to 

 lay down the tops. Generally speaking, they will 

 fall over themselves and the bulbs ripen without 

 assistance. Onions keep best in a dry, cool, and 

 dark place. Sow for pulling young : Tripoli, Brown 

 Globe, Deptford, and Strasburgh are suitable varie- 

 ties. Where sticks are not easily obtainable for 

 Scarlet Runners, it is a good practice to top the plants; 

 this produces a bushy habit, and often makes the 

 plants produce abundantly. In gathering Kidney 

 Beans the old pods should be removed ; this practice 

 keeps the plants fruitful for a much longer period. 

 Pay attention to all growing crops, thinning out 

 Turnips, Spinach, &c., and topping Beans and 

 Tomatoes. Gourds, Marrows, Cucumbers, and Melons 

 will require frequent stopping, and an abundant 

 supply of water. 



IMPROVEMENTS & SEASONAL WORK. 



Now that the season is nearly over, it is well to 

 make a review of plans, stock, and appliances, with 

 a view to improvement and economy. While the 

 foliage remains on the trees, errors in planting may 

 be noted down for remedy, and the best places chosen 

 for all shrubs and trees which it is intended to plant 

 this Fall or next Spring. The autumn hues, which 

 increase and deepen as the flowers depart, give quite 



