11@ FRUITS, FLOWERS AND SHRUBS. 



replace it ; the covering should be a foot thick, or 

 more in very bad weather. 



CARDOO^rS, 



If cardoons are not earthed up within two or three 

 inches of the top, it must be done now, and in fros- 

 ty weather cover the tops with litter. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Make hot beds for forcing asparagus, as directed 

 in January, and plant as there directed. 



GENERAL REMARKS. 

 Compost prepared in October, should be placed 

 under a shed to dry. 



^ VINES. 



In open weather vines may yet be pruned as di- 

 rected in November, but it will be better to leave 

 them till February. Lay manure about the roots to 

 keep out frost; the substance washes in and nour- 

 ishes the roots. 



APPLES, PEARS AND PLUMS. 



You may yet prune apple, pear, and plums trees^ 

 in mild weather — See directions in October. Tie any 

 espaliers that are loosened. 



PEACHES, NECTARINES AND APRICOTS. 



Those trees may yet be pruned, if not done before; 

 perform the work as directed in October, and take 

 mild, open weather to do it. Espaliers must be 

 kept tied up so tbat the wind cannot shake them. 



GOOSEBERRIES AND CURRANTS. 

 Plant and prune those trees, if not done before, 

 (see directions in October and November.) You may 

 .also propagate these trees by suckers. Take mild;? 

 open weather for this work^ 



