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watered, otherwise it is impossible to get a 
stand. 
Some Cabbage seed may be sown yet, but 
Cabbage sown in this month will generally 
not doas well as seed sown during the previous 
month. 
Set out Shallots, divide and transplant Sor- 
rel; sow Turnip-rooted Celery. 
During this month Flower seeds, such as 
Pansies, Daisies, Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, 
Stocks, Phlox, Chinese and Japan Pinks, 
Aster, etc., can be sown. 
OCTOBER. 
This is the month when Artichokes should 
be dressed, the suckers or sprouts taken off 
and transplanted. 
Onion seed can still be sown up to the 10th 
of this month; but it is better to get it in the 
ground as soon as possible, so that the plants 
get large enough before cold weather comes on. 
Towards the end of this month, Black 
Eyed Marrowfat Peas and English Windsor 
Beans can be planted. 
Sow Cabbage, Spinach, Cauliflower, Broc- 
coli, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Mustard, Swiss 
Chard, Carrots, Beets, Salsify, Leeks, Corn 
Salad, Parsley, Roquette, Chervil, Kohlrabi, 
Radishes, Lettuce, Endive and Parsnip. 
Shallots set out previously may be divided 
and set out again. 
Salsify, which does very finely here, must 
in order to obtain the best results be sown 
now; it is generally sown too late. It requires 
a fine mellow ground, which has been deeply 
spaded, as the size and smoothness of the 
roots depend upon the preparation of the soil. 
Do not manure the beds fresh, but use such 
lands for Salsify which has been well manured 
in the spring. At the end of this month some 
of the Celery which has been planted early 
may be earthed up. Water it frequently with 
soap water. 
Rye, Barley and Red Oats should be sown 
for stock food; also Orchard Grass, Red and 
White Clover, and Alfalfa or Lucerne. 
Transplant Strawberry plants; they have to 
be transplanted every year, as they cannot be 
left in the same place for several years, as is 
done North. 
Michel’s Early and Sucker State are the 
favorite varieties for this market. 
Continue to sow Flower seeds of all spring 
blooming varieties. Plant Hyacinth, Nar- 
cissus, Ranunculus, Anemones, Tulip and 
Lily bulbs. 
NOVEMBER. 
During this month continue to sow all va- 
rieties of Winter vegetables as during the 
previous month. — 
Superior Large Late Flat Dutch and Improved 
Drumhead Cabbage sown in this month will 
make fine heads in the Spring, also other late 
and second early varieties. 
Artichokes should be dressed if not done 
already last month. 
Sow Black Eyed Marrowfat and other late 
varieties of Peas; they are not easily affected 
by frost as long as they are small, and during 
this time of the year they will not grow very 
fast. English Windsor Beans may be planted 
yet; they are hardy enough not to be hurt by 
frost. 
Hot-beds should be gotten ready now for 
Cucumbers, manure for same should be looked 
after; it ought not to be over one month old. 
Throw it together in a heap, and when 
heated, fork it over again, so the long and 
short manure will be well mixed. 
The first vegetables generally sown in hot- 
beds, are Cucumbers; it is best to start them 
in two or three inch pots, and when they have 
two rough leaves, transplant them to their 
place; two good plants are sufficient under 
one sash. 
Sow Flower seeds of all kinds in boxes and 
transplant when large enough into open 
ground. 
Plant Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and 
Jonquills in open ground or flower pots for 
forcing. 
To force Hyacinths and other bulbous 
rooted plants in flower pots, use light but 
rich soil, plant in 5 inch pots, so that the top 
of the bulbs are covered about half an inch. 
Give one good watering and bury the pots 
6 inches under the ground, until the bulbs 
are well rooted, which takes from 4 to 5 weeks. 
When well rooted take the pots out of the 
eround and gradually expose to the light, 
when they will soon put out and bloom well. 
DECEMBER. 
During this month nota great deal is planted, 
as the ground is generally occupied by growing 
crops. 
Peas for general crop may be planted, some 
Potatoes could be risked; but on account of 
cold weather during January and February, it 
is very uncertain whether they will succeed or 
not. 
Spinach, Roquette, Radishes, Carrots, Let- 
tuce, Endive and some early Cabbage may be 
sown. 
Sow early varieties of Cauliflower, such as 
Early Erfurt, Le Normand, Half Early and 
Extra Early Paris in a frame or a sheltered 
situation in the open ground to be transplanted 
in February. Of Early Cabbage, sow Early and 
