A CALENDAR 



GIVING A SERIES OF JOBS FOR EACH 

 DAY IN THE YEAR 



JANUARY I 



Greenhouse and Frames. — ^Wash roof and sides of the house to 

 remove accumulated soot and dirt; see that the coverings for lights 

 are in proper condition. , 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Walk round the garden and con- 

 sider what are the best arrangements for the coming year. Look 

 over seeds in hand and make a list of what must be ordered. 



Flower Garden. — Take a general survey, bearing in mind last 

 year's effect, and decide if any alterations are required in shape and 

 size of flower-beds, paths, etc. 



JANUARY 2 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Pc-d,3J:ange plants in house if necessary. 

 Bulbs for early flowering should l|fe placed in a warm and sheltered 

 position. Sow Kidney Beans in 4-in. pots in a hot-bed made as if 

 for Cucumbers. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Look through tools and decide what 

 must be replaced or repaired. Look through seed potatoes and other 

 roots. 



Flower Garden. — Examine the lawns and see if anj^hing has been 

 neglected in the autumn renovation. 



JANUARY 3 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Clear up all litter on floor and shelves of 

 house and remove dead leaves from plants. Sow Early Horn 

 Carrots in a hot-bed. 



