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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
October 8, 1904. 
The Kitchen Garden. 
It is pleasant to 'be able to record a very satisfactory state 
of things in relation to kitchen garden crops, most of which 
have 1 made excellent growths', and the bright sunshine which 
we have experienced during the past month has done much to 
solidify the growths and prepare them for the coming winter, 
and the absence of frost up to the date of writing has allowed 
many of the more tender subjects 1 , such as Beans and Marrows, 
to remain in f ull bearing. 
Late Peas.—These have been wonderfully good, and 1 give 
every promise of producing good pods for fully another month. 
That splendid variety Veitch’s Autocrat is still unrivalled for 
ordinary use. Webb’s Masterpiece somewhat resembles the 
above, but the pods are a. little larger, and the variety is also 
good. Next in merit with us is the Gladstone. For appear¬ 
ance and show purposes it is undoubtedly superior to any late 
variety, but the quality is not st> good 1 as the two first named. 
Sliould the dry weather continue, copious supplies of manure 
water should be [given, and where birds are troublesome close 
mesh netting should bo employed to protect them. 
Carrots.—The whole of the early-sown crops ought now to 
bei lifted and stored in sand or cinder ashes. Should any of 
the best specimens be required for any special purpose, the 
top® should only be trimmed off half way, and arrange in an 
upright condition in, finely-sifted road sand under a north 
wall, when, these will bei found to keep 1 perfectly fresh for a, 
long time to 1 come. Any which were sown late in cold frames 
should now have the assistance of the lights, syringing and 
shutting them up early, and treating them, precisely in, the 
same way os those sown in early spring, when young, tender 
root® may be pulled through the winter months, which are 
generally so much appreciated. 
Beetroot. — On the first approach of frost, take up the whole 
of the root®, care being taken, not to break tlietap' root; the 
tops should be twisted off with the hand. Assort them, in 
sizes, and store in sand. 
Seakale. — That which has been specially treated by growing 
in a warm, sunny position and required for early forcing, may 
now be dug up and left for a, few days to rest before placing 
it in, heat, as by so doing it, will be found to start away much 
more readily. 
Rhubarb.—This also may be treated much inrthe same way, 
but a, longer time should be allowed it before attempting to 
force. Early, quick-growing varieties! should only be selected 
for this season:. 
Celery. —Attend to the earthing up of this, when the weather 
is line and dry, first making sure that the roots are thoroughly 
moistened. Turnip-rooted Celery or Celeriac is, particularly 
good this year, but on the first approach of severe weather 
take up and store the roots where frost is excluded. 
Tomatos.—It: will not bei safe to leave any of the fruits in 
the open, after this date, and where they are not coloured, 
these will finish much better if a good portion of the stem is 
cut with them and hung up under glass in a moderately warm 
temperature. Plants which are being grown, under glass ex¬ 
pressly for autumn, fruiting should now be kept, warmer. Maim 
tain a temperature of from 55 to 60 deg., feed liberally where 
plenty of fruit is maturing, admit air whenever possible, main¬ 
taining a, buoyant, atmosphere, or disease will set ini and 
possibly do much damage. Fumigate occasionally tot keep 
them free from white fly, which is: generally very troublesome 
during the late autumn. Pot on, late sowings which are re¬ 
quired for winter and early spring use as they need it, but too 
much pot, room should not be allowed. Endeavour to produce 
a stout, stocky growth, and afford them all the light possible. 
Capsicums and Chillies.— Plants which are heavily laden 
with fruit should be kept in, an intermediate house, and 
moderate supplies of manure water given; and if kept free 
from insect pests will remain, in perfection, and be veiy 
attractive! as well as serviceable till well into the new year. 
Little difficulty should now be experienced in keeping the 
kitchen garden free from weeds and clean and tidy. The 
surface soil among late crops should be kept constantly stirred 
during fine: weather. E. Beckett. 
Aldenham House Gardens, Elstree. 
Fruit Under Glass. 
A Reminder—Autumn is the best time to make an inspec¬ 
tion of boilers and pipes, so that, all may be in order against, 
the time extra fire-heat is required to maintain the necessary 
temperatures during winter and early spring. Lose no time 
in getting any necessary, repairs executed, examining all joints, 
fiie-bars, etc., and having chimneys and flues swept. All 
boilers 1 , as. well as pipes, are the better for emptying once a 
year, especially where the water is known to corrode in. the 
same. The weather of late has favoured outside repairs, such 
as reputtying and painting of fruit-houses, and as soon as the 
pruning of Peaches or Vines can be carried out, the inside 
should receive attention. Here the borders ought to be 
covered with boards for the men to trample on, and all scrap¬ 
ings from the, wood-work cleaned up after each day's work, so 
that nothing may get, oni to the border likely to injure the 
roots, of the trees or Vines therein,. 
Work in Vineries.—This is a busy month with the gar¬ 
dener, who has much renovation or extension of borders to 
carry out,, and the weather for the past few weeks has been 
all in favour of preparing the compost, instructions for which 
were given in, my calendar for September 10th. Vines still 
carrying a few bunches may be relieved of the same, and placed 
in bottles of water, and stood either in the Grape room, or 
where the latest Grapes are hanging; here they will keep 
fresh for several week®, if need be, so that the vinery in 
question, may receive the necessary attention or be thrown 
wide open so that the occupants get* a, thorough rest. Where 
no alteration is needed, see that inside borders doi not get too 
dry, removing all mulch, and syringe the foliage two or three 
evenings a week to remove filth, etc., and if red spider is 
prevalent, squeeze up a, little soft soap in, the water. Examine 
ripe Grapes every few days in case a berry should decay, and 
if not already done, place a, thin layer of straw on the border 
after giving the same a, thorough watering; this will probably 
carry the Vines on until the Grapes are out towards the middle 
of December, although it is best to examine them every three 
or four weeks, as nature of soil, depth of border and elevation 
of same must to a great extent guide the gardener as to the 
amount of root waterings! necessary to maintain, plumpness of 
beriy, as if allowed to shrivel, they lose much of their sac¬ 
charine. Admit plenty of ventilation through the top, with 
a lesser amount in front when the weather is suitable, from 
9 a,.m. to 4 proi., leaving a chink on, throughout the night, 
with the hot-water pipes slightly wanned. Many good Grape 
growers do> not admit front ventilation after their Grapes are 
ripe, but the practice is carried out here with no ill results; 
naturally in wet, foggy weather they are kept shut. A night 
temperature of 50 to 55 deg. F. will be a suitable one for the 
next, few weeks. 
Pot Vines standing outside require daily attention a® to 
water; to get, dust-dry would cause injury to> the: roots; like*- 
wise a to© sodden state of the soil should be avoided from now 
until they are placed in their 1 forcing quarters where one can 
better regulate the supply. Get, the necessary pruning done, 
but, where the Vines were duly attended to while growing 
under glass very little knife work will suffice, merely cutting 
back any stray lateral growth will be all that is 1 wanted. 
