A CALENDAR 



Flower Garden. — Loosen the soil in the borders as much as pos- 

 sible before the frost hardens it, so that when the frost comes its 

 beneficial action may penetrate the ground. 



NOVEMBER 19 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Look to the Cinerarias. Trim them 

 up into a good shape and shift into larger pots those which require 

 it. Bring them forward with occasionsd doses of manure water and 

 destroy with tobacco smoke any aphis which may appear. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Loosen the earth round the Goose- 

 berry and Currant bushes, taking care not to lacerate the roots, and 

 give them a Uberal mulching of manure. A dressing of lime may also 

 be useful. 



Flower Garden. — Give to-day's time at your disposal to preserving 

 the good appearance of the garden. Cut down dead stems, remove 

 all that is withered and unsightly, and tidy up the borders generally. 



NOVEMBER 20 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Look to the Calceolarias and adopt 

 the same treatment as that recommended for the Cinerarias. (See 

 19th inst.) 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Look to the Standard Fruit trees, 

 especially the older ones, and scrape off any Hchen or moss which 

 may have appeared. 



Flower Garden. — Continue the work of tidying up generally. 

 Sweep the lawn gently but thoroughly and roll it well in two direc- 

 tions. Sweep the paths and collect all rubbish, depositing decaying 

 matter in the rubbish trench and reserving the remainder for future 

 burning. 



NOVEMBER 21 



Greenhouse and Frames. — Go through the Pansies which have 

 been potted up for early flowering. Trim them up generally and 

 select the most vigorous plants for placing in a warm position where 

 they may be brought into bloom as soon as possible. 



Vegetable and Fruit Garden. — Continue your work on the Standard 

 Fruit trees and wash over the trunks and branches with warm lime- 

 water. 



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