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THE FLOEIST AND POMOLOHIST. 
[ December, 
civailcibl6 spac6, but do not wot tliG vinGS. Pot-vinGS sliould bG plungGd in a 
bottoni-bGat of 7o ^ top-drossod, and suppliod witb li(][uid manurG wbGn growing 
fi’GGly. 
Peaches and Nectarines: To liavG ripo poacliGs by tliG Gnd of May, tho first 
housG sliould now bo closod. A tGinporaturo of from 45° to 50° should not bo' gx- 
CGGdGd at first, with a risG of 10° from sun-hoat. SyringG tho trGGs; cIosg Gariy, 
and continuG this trGatniGnt until tliG flowGrs bGgin to opon. If not alroady dono, 
outsidG bordors should bo protGctod from frost and hoavy rains. PrunG and tiG thG 
trGGs in succGssion housGS, and havG all rGady for starting in January. For forcing 
in pots Raids Early is ono of tho host. 
Cherries: Vory Gariy chGrriGs arG a prGcarious crop; it will, therefore, be best, 
unless the fruit is urgently required, to defer the introduction of the trees until 
after the turn of the season. Assuming that the trees were top-dressed in 
October, nothing will be required after plunging, beyond the requisite supply of 
moisture to the roots and atmosphere. Do not let the temperature exceed 45° 
at first, with air by night and day. 
Strawberries : Plants in pots should now be in cold pits where they can be 
protected from heavy rains and severe frosts. A few of the most forward of 
early kinds may be placed on the shelves in early peach-houses and vineries 
where they are closed for forcing. La Crosse Sucree is a promising acquisition 
for early work. 
Hardy Fruits: The fine weather which prevailed through the early part of 
November having been favourable for planting and root-pruning," this work 
should now be well in advance; where unfinished, take advantage of fine, open 
weather for its completion before severe frost sets in. Prune all kinds of hush- 
fruits except Gooseberries^ which may be left till spring. Dress Apple-trees 
affected with American-blight, also Cherries which have been infested with 
Black-fly, using Gishurst in the proportion of 6 oz. to a gallon of water. Push 
on the pruning and nailing of Plums^ Cherries^ and Pears in mild weather. 
Bemove all shreds and nails from Peaches and Nectarines / prune and secure the 
shoots a short distance from the wall. Mulch Raspberries^ also Strawberries^ 
with good rotten dung, but do not dig the ground. In low, damp situations 
subject to severe frosts, the tops should not be removed from Raspberries until 
spring.—W. Coleman, Eastnor Castle, 
VEGETABLES. 
Fortunately the weather was favourable for garden operations during the 
early part of last month, so we will suppose that the earthing of Celenj and 
Cardoons is brought to a close ; also that all root-crops are housed. The prin¬ 
cipal work in this department for the present is the manuring and digging or 
trenching all spare ground. A good space will now be vacant where French 
Beans, Potatos,, and Autumn Cauliflowers were grown. This work should be 
proceeded with at every opportunity, so that the ground may be in readiness for 
cropping when required. If severe frost sets in, Globe Artichokes should be 
protected with litter, tucked round the base of the plants. Cardoons and Celery 
should be covered. Endive that is full-grown may be taken up and placed 
thickly together in pits or sheds to blanch. When the weather is open, take up 
more roots of Asparagus,, Sea-kale,, and Chicory,, to be in readiness for forcing 
when lequired. Give plenty of air at all opportunities to Cauliflower,, Lettuce,, 
and other plants under glass; remove dead leaves and keep the plants clean. If 
slugs are troublesome, dust the plants over with slacked lime. Make a sowing 
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