246 



GAEDE^TI^G FOR PLEASURE. 



or roots in pits ; the spinach crop in ground, or any other article 

 in need of protection, must have it done before the end of this 

 month. Manure and compost heaps should now be forwarded as 

 rapidly as possible, and turned and mixed so as to be in proper 

 condition for spring. Snow that accumulates on cold frames or 

 other glass structures, should be removed, particularly if the soil 

 that the glass covers was not frozen before the snow fell ; if frozen, 

 it may remain on the sashes longer, for the plants if frozen are, of 

 course dormant, and would not be injured by being deprived of 

 light for eight or ten days. 



