A YEAR'S GARDENING 



weapons with which to fight these unpleasant creatures. Where 

 the drainage of the garden is defective now is a good time to remedy 

 it, and the sooner it is done the better. In fact, now is the best time 

 for definitely reconsidering the garden in the light of the summer's 

 experience, and where alteration and reform are necessary or ex- 

 pedient they should be executed or arranged for without delay. 



BROCCOLI should now be ready for use. 



CELERY should be covered with litter to protect it from frost. 



CHICORY may now be forced. 



CUCUMBERS. In suitable weather air should be given, but 

 especial care must be taken to close the frames and cover them with 

 mats at night. 



ENDIVE. Cover with litter and pots to blanch. 



LETTUCE should now be protected with hand-lights, etc., and 

 when the frosts are very severe litter should further protect the 

 lights. 



ONIONS. The kind known as Potato-onions may still be 

 planted in light, rich soil. 



PARSNIPS if left in the ground should now be covered with 

 leaves or litter. 



PEAS. A few may be sown on very light soil. 



SEA-KALE may be covered up for forcing. 



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