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Gardeners and Florists’ Annual for i9S8 
under glass and prick off as soon as ready into flats. Keej) hard and 
as sturdy as possible during Winter. 
Give a good cleaning over to Peppers and Eggplants that are 
coming into bearing for Winter, and water only sufficiently to keep 
them growing. 
I.ook over young Citrus stock frequently for scale insects and 
spray directly the first ones are seen, doing this until all are clean. 
Commence digging the earliest trees of deciduous fruits, first mak- 
ing sure that the land is moist. 
Make regular sowings of head l.ettuce in quantities sufficient to 
meet demand. 
December 
Dig Horseradish and prepare for market, retaining the smaller 
roots for sets. This crop is diflBcult to eradicate and for this reason 
the land must be thoroughly worked over after lifting. 
Finish up the digging of all deciduous fruits. Walnuts and Pecans 
and smooth the ground over before rains come if possible. 
Sow Parsley for early Spring demand. 
Divide and replant Chives. 
Earth up the latest Celery and see that the ground is drained at 
the lower end. 
Cover Dandelion, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Chicory and similar crops 
for early use. 
Do not leave trees with their roots exposed but lay them in or 
cover, with moist burlap until ready to pack or plant. 
Sow Peas and Beans again for succession crops. 
Dig and store Parsnips, Winter Radish and other roots. 
Plant Potatoes on well drained land for early crops. 
The Cut-and-Come- Again Flower (.Shasta Daisies) 
