A CALENDAR 



JANUARY 29 



Greenhouse and Frames. — ^Prune Roses, cutting back shoots to 

 the nearest dormant bud. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Scions of Vines from yesterday's 

 pruning should be put by the heels in a sheltered place for future 

 grafting, if required. 



Flower Garden, — Look to the Rose trees and prune back any 

 which seem weakly. 



JANUARY 30 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Give a top-dressing of manure to all 

 Roses planted indoors, either in tubs or beds, and see that the soil 

 is previously well loosened. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Decide if any old fruit trees are 

 to be grafted in March, and if so, cut back thiir main branches to 

 within 2 or 3 feet of their base. 



Flower Garden. — Fork over gently the Rose beds, taking care not 

 to injure the roots, and draw up the earth round the dwarf Tea Roses 

 so as to protect the base of shoots. 



JANUARY 31 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Sponge the leaves of all foliage plants 

 with tepid water, to which may be added a little milk to give a glossy 

 surface. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Look through Cabbages, planting 

 out any which are ready and filling up gaps in autumn planting. 



Flower Garden. — Well manure the Rose beds. 



FEBRUARY i 



Greenhouse and Frames. — See that the roof of the house is clean 

 — light, at this time of year, is of much value to the plants. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Go over the garden and dig up any 

 patch of unweeded ground before the weeds begin to flower, and thus 

 make them useful for manure. 



Flower Garden. — Plant and renovate edgings, such as Box, 

 Thrift, London Pride, etc. 



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