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fruits,, and around all trees. Do not use so much as to cause 

 field mice to nest there. 



It is not too late to set out strawberry beds. Blackberries 

 do best if planted at this season. 



Eambler roses and hardy bush roses can be planted this fall 

 as well as in the spring. Early in November is one of the best 

 times of the year to sod lawns. If sod is to be moved, do it 

 now. 



DECEMBER 



Vegetables. — Except where the ground freezes too much, 

 perennial garden crops may be planted. Set out asparagus, 

 horse-radish, sage and other herbs. Start cabbage seed in 

 frames for January and February setting. Onion sets may be 

 started now. 



Late in the month roots of asparagus may be dug and 

 allowed to freeze for use in winter forcing. .After freezing 

 a few days 'or ;weeks plant them in boxes of soil in a warm 

 cellar and water them well to bring on the new crop. The 

 forcing may also be done by setting frames covered with 

 glass over the plants right in the garden, in January. 



Fill several coldframes with hardy vegetables, such as 

 cabbage, cauliflower, celery, onion sets, spinach and kale. 

 These will add much interest to the winter gardening. 



Start the hotbeds now. Fill them one foot deep with fresh 

 horse manure, well tamped. Over this fill in six or eight 

 inches of rich garden soil. Bank the beds outside with manure 

 and see that the sashes fit closely. As the manure begins 

 to heat planting may begin. Throughout the winter keep 

 succession crops of lettuce, early radish, spinach, onions, 

 English peas and other choice vegetables. 



Transplant some parsley from the garden to a pot or 

 window box for the purpose of supplying green garnish for the 

 table in the winter. 



Plowers. — ^Attend to the planting of bulbs for the spring 

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