Nov.] FLOWER GARDEx\. 5'j'j 
cutting down the decayed perennials to the ground. After this, 
hoe and clear the ground from all manner of weeds, and where 
there are no bulbs planted, slightly dig the ground without injuring 
any plants growing therein, and rake the surface smooth and even. 
This will prepare l^he borders, &.c. for the reception of other plants, 
and give a neat and becoming appearance to the whole during winter. 
Dig and neatly rake all the shrubbery compartments, especially 
those contiguous to the principal walks, excepting such as are laid 
down with grass, or wilderness plantations, this will destroy weeds, 
enliven the prospect, and encourage the growth of the shrubs. 
Planting Forest Trees and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. 
All kinds of hardy trees and shrubs, especially the deciduous 
sorts, may be planted in dry soil any time this month while the 
weather continues mild, but the earlier in it that this is done the 
better. For an account of the sorts, see page 301; for designs in 
ornamental planting, see page 62, &c., and for the method of plant- 
ing, see page 301. 
Transplanting Large Trees, ^c. 
It frequently happens that people are desirous of removing large 
favourite trees or shrubs from one place to another, and as this is 
the best time to prepare for that business, I refer you for the neces- 
sary information to page 231. 
PruneFlowering- Shrubs, 8,'C. 
You may now prune and reduce into due form any hardy flow- 
ering shrubs and forest-trees, whether evergreen or deciduous; but 
the more tender sorts ought not to be pruned till spring. For the 
method of doing which, see page 164. 
Planting and Plashing Hedges. 
Ground hedges of hawthorn, beech, hornbean, honey-locust or 
any other hardy kinds of deciduous plants, may be made any time 
in this month while the weather continues open. For ample in- 
structions on this subject, see page 259, &c. 
Old hedges which are overgrown and thin, may now be plashed 
or cut down, as directed in page 268. 
Ordinary Work. 
Rake and carry away out of the walks, borders, and lawns the 
fallen leaves of trees and other rubbish; stake and tie up any large 
nev/ planted trees, to prevent their being rocked about by the wind, 
and lay mulch, long litter, or leaves, around the roots of such as are 
rather tender, to protect them from frost. 
Place small stakes and bass-mats, or long-drawn straw, bound 
