CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER. 
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Setaceous. Setose. Formed like, or covered with, bristles. 
Seths. Stiff pointed hairs ; bristles. 
Sheath. The lower part of a stem-clasping leaf; the portion 
which enfolds the stem. 
Stlicle. A small round pod, or seed-vessel. 
Silique. A long taper pod, both common to Cruciferse. 
CALENDAR OF KITCHEN GARDEN OPERATIONS FOR 
SEPTEMBER. 
The early part of the month, if the weather prove showery, 
should be occupied with getting out all the remaining winter 
crops, as the sooner this is done the better chance the plants will 
have of becoming established before winter. Plant out more 
cabbages, late brocoli, and coleworts—the latter should be run 
out whenever there is a bit of vacant space not likely to be wanted 
before the spring. All the advancing crops, both of this tribe 
and others, such as dwarf beans, &c., should be earthed up as 
they seem to require it. The main crop of onions should be got 
up in fine weather, and spread out to dry preparatory to their 
being stored for the winter. Carrots, also, will be fit for removal 
by the end of the month, and at the same time the beet and 
parsnips may be taken up. None of these roots should be 
allowed to lay about previous to storing—let them be taken up, 
the tops trimmed, and the roots placed in layers with sand be¬ 
tween, in some shed or other place that will secure them from 
frost. This keeps them crisp and full flavoured. The first crops 
of the late kinds of potatoes will also be coming ripe, and may 
be got up at convenient times, though, where they have been 
well earthed up, the roots will be safe in the ground for some 
weeks yet. Jerusalem artichokes are now fit for use, and may 
be taken up as required. Advancing turnips will require their 
last thinning some time in the course of the month : they should 
be left not less than eight inches apart. Where any failures 
appear the spaces may yet be filled by sowing. Salad plants re¬ 
quire considerable attention. Celery must be earthed to blanch 
as it grows, keeping the mould just below the spread of the leaves. 
The later crops should be got out without delay. Endive should 
be tied up or covered with a flower-pot to blanch as it arrives at 
