November 5, 1904. 
TUB GARDENING WORLD 
883 
which should not be overdone, as root action;, also growth 
above, is slow for the next few weeks. 
Succession Vines. —As these are relieved of their crop 
shorten back the laterals to the fourth bud, and dispense with 
the syringe altogether now in. vineries going to rest. . Examine 
ripe Grapes banging on the Vines twice each week in case of 
a decaying berry or two. James Matne. 
Bicton, Devonshire. 
The Kitchen Garden. 
Broccoli. —To ensure an unbroken supply of good Broccoli 
all through 'the -winter and early spring, this can only be suc¬ 
cessfully attained in the wanner and more favoured parts of 
the country, unless special measures are taken to protect it. 
The old method of layering and protecting the stems with soil 
is, as far as my experience goes, still the best, and it is time 
well spent, especially after such a growing season as we are 
now passing through, and any time after this date the work 
may be proceeded with; and it should be done in a thorough 
manner. A good trench should be taken out and wheeled to 
the extreme end of the bed, always taking care that it is com¬ 
menced so that the heads are layered facing north as far as 
possible. The plants should be just simply levered over with 
a spade or 'fork, and the next trench will supply the soul for 
covering the stems. This should be broken up as finely as 
possible, made very firm by treading, and as much of the stern 
as possible protected with it. Naturally, it is the softest part 
which is generally affected by severe weather, meaning that 
which is close to the head of the plant, and it is here that extra 
precaution should be-taken; and when the work is properly 
accomplished one may be practically certain that the plants, 
will be safe against, any ordinary winters; but in case of ex¬ 
ceptionally severe weather a little dry bracken, or long litter 
placed over the growths will further ensure their safety. 
Celery.— Take advantage of all fine, dry weather and com¬ 
plete the earthing of all as speedily as possible, except the very 
latest plantings which are required for the last supplies. This 
should only receive a small quantity of earth just up to the 
heart of the plant, and the final earthing should be left, for 
some time yet., so that the growths become thoroughly har¬ 
dened. Celery which is blanched too early will certainly not 
keep well. 
Leeks.— Complete the earthing of these without delay. For¬ 
tunately these are one of our very hardiest vegetables and 
never require protecting through the winter; but it will.be 
well to get up a good quantity and store in sand for use.during 
the winter, as these will keep 1 perfectly fresh, and on stiff, cold 
soils the specimens are likely to be veiy much damaged when 
they have to be got up in frosty weather. 
Turnips. —These are exceptionally good at the present time 
and are still mowing fast. All those which have attained a 
medium size should be lifted and stored away in, a place of 
safety, but. strictly avoid placing too many together or they 
will become heated and worthless in a short time. I find the 
best way to keep them is to place one layer of Turnips and 
one layer of either finely sifted cinder ashes or road s>and, and 
they keep very well under a north wall. . Very late sowings 
are doing wonderfully well, and these will prove invaluable 
next spring. Give frequent dressings of fresh scot and keep 
the soil constantly stirred in open weather, at the same time 
drawing over the bulbs a little of the finest of it, which will 
be found to do> much to, protect them. 
Cabbage._These should now be well protected round the 
stem by°drawing up the soil close to the heads. This may 
either be done in the same way as moulding up Potatoes or by 
flat hoeing and pulling up the soil well round the plants. 
^Asparagus Beds. — If not already done, the old growths 
should be at once cut down, using a pair of hedge shears for 
the purpose, and the bed should receive a. thorough good coat¬ 
ing of half-decayed farmyard manure, taking advantage of dry- 
frosty weather for wheeling it on. Introduce to heat more 
Seakale, Bhubarb, Chicory, and Asparagus as circumstances 
require, and box up and place in cool houses Chervil, Mint, 
Tarragon, and sucli-like. Sow Onions and Mustard and Cress 
frequently for salads in boxes under glass, and blanch Endive 
and Lettuce as required. Clear the ground of rubbish of every 
description and bum on the smother heap. Lay in. a good 
stock of manure, give a general tidy up of the compost yard, 
and prepare as much as possible for commencing digging and 
trenching operations on all light and well-drained soils, 
Aldenham House Gardens, Elstree. E. Beckett. 
The Stove and Greenhouse. 
Forcing. —To maintain a display of flowers in variety in the 
conservatory and for cutting purpose® during, the winter 
months require® much forethought in preparing suitable plants 
and introducing them into 1 gentle warmth in: batches, according 
to the demand, and the means at disposal. As, is now well 
known, many of our common hardy shrubs are unsurpassed foi 
the purpose, provided they were not forced last year. The 
operation of forcing these and other hardy plants (even if done 
gently) has a weakening effect upon them, and they should be 
accorded liberal treatment in the open for one or two seasons 
before again forcing them. Select only those that have well- 
ripened wood and are well set with bloom-buds, and lift when 
the weather is open. In potting, use old potting soil if not too 
poor, and confine the roots in as small a pot as they can be 
conveniently got into without cramping them. Stand in a 
sheltered spot in the framing ground and give a copious water- 
in 0, in to settle the soil. No 1 more will then be requiied until 
in active growth. Pack plenty of dry tree-leaves or bracken 
about them to prevent the frost bursting the pots. A structure 
suitable for forwarding these and many other plants is 
o-enerally available at this time; a sunk pit in which a good 
bed of tree-leaves and fresh stable manure in equal proportions 
can be placed for plunging the plants into is the best, but m 
gardens’ not having such an, one available some other suitable 
structure can generally be utilised with good results. . 
To give a list of shrubs that respond well to gentle forcing: 
woubf occupy too much space—they are legion ; but the fol¬ 
lowing may‘be relied upon to give good results :—Deutzia 
gracilis, Staphylea colchica, Kalmia latifolia, Azalea ls - 
Cerasus serrulata, Primus ini variety, Lilacs, both single and 
double forms, Guelder Boses; Hydrangeas, Choisya ternata, 
and Bhododendrons. 
Greenhouse Azaleas are indispensable for providing abund¬ 
ance of blossoms in winter, and such varieties as Fielder's 
White (single), Deutsche Perle, Indica alba,, and Amoenum re¬ 
spond well to gentle forcing. In large gardens where the 
demand for forced cut flowers is great, and numbers of larger 
shrubs can be spared from the shrubberies, excellent results 
accrue by lifting a few each year, merely standing them on the 
border of an early forced Peach house or vinery, banking some 
hrtit leafy soil about their roots., and keeping them well sup¬ 
plied with tepid water both at the root and overhead The 
treatment maintained in such a structure suits admirably oi 
the slirub-s, and the flowers may be cut and the plants taken 
out before ’the new foliage of the trees above becomes dense. 
This procedure can only be adopted where numbers are grown, 
because it takes two or three years before they recover suffi¬ 
ciently to flower again freely. 
The Conservatory. — This structure will now be gay with 
Chrysanthemums, zonal Pelargoniums, Salvias, Primulas and 
the like To ensurei 'the flowers lasting in perfection as lone; 
a time as possible, a fairly dry buoyant atmosphere must he 
maintained by admitting abundance of air on all favourable 
occasions in conjunction with a little fire-heat. Water the 
plants about midday at this dull season m order that super¬ 
fluous moisture may he dispelled before it become® necessary 
to close the house’. The floors also should he mopped over 
after watering daily. Pick off all decaying leaves and take 
