THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
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Picotees. — The rooted layers may be potted 
in the same way as those of the carnation. 
Pinlc.%. — If the young plants are not planted 
out, it should be done early in this month. 
Polyanthuses. — Seedlings large enough for 
transplantation, may be removed to a sheltered 
border, and planted a few inches apart to 
stand for blooming. 
Seeds of such plants as it may be desirable 
to preserve should be gathered, and dried 
carefully, previously to storing them. 
Seedling plants should be thinned if grow- 
ing too thick ; weeded, if weeds make their 
appearance among them; transplanted to where 
they are to bloom next year, if they are hardy 
biennials or perennials ; and watered, if the 
weather proves dry. 
Skelter. — Many delicate kinds of herbaceous 
plants, which are hardy enough to bear the 
cold of our winters, are much injured by 
excess of wet about them. They are much 
benefited by any shelter that will protect 
them from the heavy autumnal rains. 
Transplanting, both of herbaceous plants 
and trees and shrubs, may be done at any time 
when convenient. Showery weather is ge- 
nerally regarded as best suited for the 
operation. 
I'ulips. — Prepare the tulip bed towards the 
end of the month, by turning and mixing the 
soil, adding fresh soil if required. The bulbs 
should also be examined, so as to be ready at 
planting time. The offsets may be planted. 
Wallflowers. — The young plants of the 
double varieties, which should be kept in pots 
in the cold frames through the winter, should 
be set in a sheltered place, where they will 
not get too much wet. The seedling plants 
of the single kinds may be planted out per- 
manently, or into beds to stand till the spring. 
Routine. — Operations of routine become 
very essential now, to secure neatness and 
good order. Many of the plants will have 
past a blooming state, especially the annuals ; 
these should be pulled up or cut down accord- 
ing to their nature, and the dead or littery- 
looking stems removed. The leaves of many 
deciduous trees will commence falling, and 
being scattered about by the wind, will require 
to be removed from the walks and borders. 
Mowing the lawns must not yet be discon- 
tinued. At this time of the year worm casts 
generally abound j these should be scattered 
in dry weather, by passing a long slender pole 
over the surface, and afterwards rolling. At 
the decline of the floral season, everything 
that can be done should be done, to make up 
for the falling off in llowers. 
THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Let attention be directed to the destruc- 
tion of all sorts of vermin ; to the saving of 
all improved or good kinds of seeds ; to mak- 
ing way for the winter or spring crops ; to the 
turning up and ridging of heavy soils ; and to 
keeping order and neatness in every place. 
Angelica. — Sow now, if the seed is ripe, 
and plant out in spring : one ounce of seed 
will be quite sufficient, as it is seldom used. 
Asparagus. — Cut off all decaying shoots, 
which will assist the ripening of those which 
remain : keep them free from weeds, &c. 
Urocoli. — Make the last planting for the 
season ; it will be useful, hereafter, and may 
be planted thickly, about the end of this, or 
the beginning of next month : it is a common 
practice to check their luxuriant growth by 
transplanting them, but this mode is ques- 
tionable. 
Cahbaijes. — Plant out a full planting, and 
prick out those in the beds upon sloping banks, 
and in sheltered situations. 
Capsicums. — These must be neatly and 
closely nailed to the walls in order that they 
may ripen, which they will do if they have 
been at all well managed. 
Carrots. — If there is no convenient place 
to store these, and the ground is not required, 
allow them to remain. 
Cauliflower. — Sow again, and those ready 
to prick out should be transplanted, either 
into frames, or in a very favourable situation 
out doors. Those few which may be wanted 
very early should be put into single pots, from 
which they can be removed into larger ones. 
Keep them all from drawing up weak and 
tender, by removing the shading and giving 
plenty of air. 
Celcri/. — Earth up in dry weather ; and 
when water is required, it will be advanta- 
geous to give them liquid manure. It is not 
too late to make another small planting, to 
be used in spring. 
Endive. — Plant out a few more, and treat 
the forward plantings as before directed. 
Garlic. — If much in demand, it will be 
well to make a planting now. 
Kidney Beans. — Protect the late crops from 
cold at night, by hooping over them and 
covering with mats. 
Lettuce. — Plant out from the seed-bed those 
which are ready on a sheltered spot, and make 
another small sowing to be planted under 
hand lights, or in a frame. 
Mushrooms. — Keep the house moist, and 
at night a little fire may be beneficial ; keep 
the beds in a working state, by throwing over 
them a little close litter. Collect perpetually 
the droppings of horses, and have this well 
prepared, so that boxes, shelves, or beds may 
lie made up at any time. 
Onions. — The full crops of onions will be 
secured in a dry airy place : on the first 
opportunity presented by a wet day or so, it 
