Contents . 
v 
July. 
Rose budding. — Implements. — How to put in the bud. — 
Cloudy weather best for it. — Way of practising Page 84 
August. 
Cuttings struck for the winter’s stock. — Pinks and Carna- 
tions. — Cutting down old Geraniums. — Hardening ... 88 
September 
Taking in cuttings. — Sowing hardy annuals. — China Roses. 
Rose hedge. — Netting. — Bulbs. — Edgings. — Plants for 
pretty edgings ... ... ... ... 91 
October. 
Keeping plants. — Cut-down Fuchsias. — Building a turf- 
pit. — Light frames. — Linen lights. — Dry site for the turf- 
pit. — Boarded or wattled sides. — Ash bed. — Watering. — 
Airing and cleaning 95 
November. 
Planting a hedge of Roses. — Bank. — Lilies of the Valley 
and Purple Violets. — Moving Shrubs. — Bulb planting. — 
Bed of Tulips. — Beds of Crocuses edged with Snowdrops 
quite lovely 101 
December. 
Keeping things neat. — Damp to be avoided. — Mulching 
tender plants. — Window garden. —Flowers in blossom. — 
Pots of Primroses. — Successions.— Supports. — Sponging 
leaves of Evergreens. — Plants to be inside shutters at 
night 106 
PART SI. 
BIRDS. 
CHAPTER I. 
Introductory. 
Responsibility of Bird-keeping not to be forgotten.— Birds 
starved by forgetfulness. — Few birds better than many. 
— Birds’ tempers. — Mr. and Mrs. Bullfinch. — My crusty 
Goldfinch. — Poor wild Robins caged and killed. — All 
caught birds miserable. — Happy little home-bred birds. 
—Far better and most amusing 115 
