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CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER. 
' trees and shrubs, instead of adhering to the old plan, is in properly 
labelling them. This, perhaps, is best done in a private garden 
by a series of numbers stamped on lead, and attached to the 
plants by strong copper wire, leaving a large loop, and taking 
care that the tree does not get damaged in its after growth by 
the loop becoming too small. There are comparatively few, with 
the exception of bog earth plants, that will require other prepa¬ 
ration of the ground than the trenching and pulverization of the 
soil, which is equally necessary in planting the commoner sorts. 
The flower garden should be kept as neat as the weather will 
permit, and good protection from heavy rains should be provided 
for the bulb beds. Any tender plants, protected by mats or 
otherwise, should be exposed to the free circulation of air when¬ 
ever the weather permits, so as to prevent damp. The same 
should also be attended to with regard to plants in cold pits, 
frames, or similar structures, and no more water should be applied 
than enough to keep them from absolutely withering. 
In the green-house and stove attend to last month’s directions, 
especially as regards the application of water. 
D. M. 
