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the forwarding of necessary work, only a few remarks remain 
to be added. If there is any part therein described omitted, 
have it done forthwith : every day increases the danger of 
severe weather. If there are doubts of any plants or shrubs 
not standing without some light covering, it is best to err on 
the side of safety. Valuable plants on walls, and in danger of 
being destroyed, it is advisable to be at the expense of having 
a frame made to surround them, and cover the same with 
oil-cloth. The frame thus covered should be taken off in 
mild weather, and replaced again when necessary, causing very 
little trouble ; and, if properly taken care of, will last many 
years. Coverings of any construction, and of the same ma- 
terial, would answer for any part of the garden, and are the 
best in our opinion that could be adopted. 
