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as soon as the leaf has fallen. Pot vines intended for early fruit¬ 
ing should now be placed in the forcing house; these will require 
a higher temperature than established vines, on account of both 
root and branch being in the same temperature. 
Kitchen Garden. —Cauliflowers and Lettuces under hand-glasses 
or in cold frames should have full exposure through the day in dry 
weather; small plants of these may still be pricked out, either in 
frames or in a sheltered situation to stand the winter. Tie up 
Endive to blanch, and take up a quantity, and place them under 
cover either in .cold frames or in sheds for present use in case of 
frost. Take advantage of dry weather to finally earth up Celery 
and Cardoons. Take up Carrots, Parsnips, and Dioscorea roots, 
if not already done; look over those in store, and remove all that 
are decayed. Plant out Tripoli Onions in light rich soil, if not 
done last month, and go on with digging and trenching all vacant 
ground when the weather favours that operation. 
WORK FOR SMALL GARDENS IN NOVEMBER. 
Auriculas. —The present lovely autumn weather may, perhaps, 
have an injurious efiect in causing these plants to throw up flower 
stems ; if so, pinch them oif, and keep the plants as dormant as 
possible ; give plenty of air, pick olF all decaying leaves, and be 
careful as to the watering. Get the manure for top-dressing into 
a sheltered place ready for spring. 
Carnations and Picotees. —Here give air constantly, and let 
no moisture stand round the plants ; if possible, give them plenty 
of room. I believe a northern aspect to suit them better than any 
other during winter. See to the compost for spring potting. 
Dahlias ought now to be safely housed, the great enemy to the 
roots is .damp. A well-ventilated dry cellar, free from frost, is the 
best place for them. 
Pansies should now be in their winter quarters, and will require 
much the same care as Carnations and Picotees. 
Pelargoniums should now be re-potted for blooming ; if left 
until later, you get quantities of leaves and little bloom. After 
January, all that is required for them ought to be given in the 
shape of liquid manure. 
Pinks. —Keep the beds clean ; and if the weather be very 
severe, protect; but at present they are in fine condition. 
Gladiolus should be lifted when the leaves are decaying, and 
dried quickly ofl* ; some of them are blooming now (October 19) 
in fine condition. 
2\lips ought to be planted early this month, and every care 
taken of the bed in severe weather. 
Greenhouse. —Here everything will be (as it has to do so many 
duties) necessarily somewhat crowded, but give as much room, 
light, and air as possible. Clear the garden of rubbish, plant roses, 
and make such alterations as may be necessary ; and take care to 
procure manure, leaves, &c., for next year’s supply of compost. 
Deal. D. 
