NOVEMBER 155 



improved by freezing but they are less accessible while the ground 

 is frozen. The horse-radish may be harvested this month. Select 

 the small fingerlings for planting the next bed. The large roots 

 may be grated and put in glass cans or bottles with a little vinegar. 



If the rhubarb and asparagus beds hava not had their fall coating 

 of manure, attend to it this month. 



Celery should be taken in just before the ground freezes. It can 

 be transplanted to shallow layers of soil in the bottom of crates 

 and packed tightly. These crates are set in cold cellars and 

 blanching will continue if the soil is wet without wetting the stems. 

 Rubbish from the garden including vines, stems, and other waste 

 should be added to the compost heap. A layer of sod, then a layer 

 of manure, repeated, and the layers kept flat will make an excellent 

 compost. Prepare it this month if possible. By spring it will be 

 rotted enough to make a good ground soil for enriching the flower 

 beds perennial shrubs and other places. 



Fall plowing should be done before the ground freezes. Heavy 

 portions of the garden may thus be exposed to the winter frost and 

 much improved for garden use. Any places that need under- 

 drainage should be attended to in the fall. The soil is drier now 

 than in the spring. Drainage work is therefore much easier. 



Do not leave dirt on the implements and tools. Clean them up 

 well. Wash them if necessary to get them clean. Rub wagon 

 grease on the metal parts. A coat of paint on the wooden parts 

 will extend their life perhaps several years. Store them all away 

 for use next spring. 



It is well to throw some litter over among all the perennials 

 such as tuberoses, pansies and others. Manure over the beds of 

 peonies, larkspur, and around the hardy roses and the climbing 

 vines will protect the roots and add much nourishment for next 

 year's growth. 



Bulbs that are to remain out all winter may be mulched with 

 manure or lighter material about the time the ground begins to 

 freeze. 



Did you ever plant sweet peas in the fall? Prepare a trench 

 several feet long, make the soil very rich and plant the seeds about 

 six inches deep. If this is done just before the ground freezes, no 

 growth will take place until very early spring. They will be up 

 ahead of spring-planted seeds and will be stronger because of the 

 early start. 



Transplant some beautiful young evergreens into pots for the 



