APRIL 



FIRST DAY 



Prepare ground for the vegetables. If the soil 

 is heavy, dig in lime and sand. Lay the v^in- 

 ter covering from the flower beds on the 

 vegetable beds, and dig it in. 



SECOND DAY 



Continue this work, putting manure on all 

 the vegetable beds and dig it in. To force 

 the Rhubarb, place a half barrel over each 

 plant. 



THIRD DAY 



Continue preparation of the soil for planting. 

 Put soot close about the Roses. If soot is not 

 available, use powdered charcoal. 



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