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cut in May. Towards the middle, ⟨plant⟩ early pease and beans, and earth ⟨these⟩ when two inches high. About ⟨then⟩ plant all kinds of fruit trees; and, ⟨before⟩ the frost sets in, gooseberries, currants, (illegible text) and flowering shrubs. All ⟨kinds of⟩ trees, whether fruit or forest, ⟨transplanted⟩ this month, will thrive better than (illegible text). Dress wall-trees and standards. ⟨Prepare⟩ ground for planting trees.
NOVEMBER.
Finish planting gooseberries, ⟨currants,⟩ rasps, and flowering shrubs; also fruit ⟨and⟩ forest trees, putting loose dung round ⟨the⟩ stems to preserve them from frost. ⟨Plant⟩ more early pease, beans, and a few ⟨radishes⟩ on a warm border. Plant all ⟨kinds of⟩ bulbous rooted flowers, and some anemonies and ranunculuses. Secure ⟨artichokes⟩ and asparagus beds from the frost, (illegible text) covering them with loose dung. A ⟨small⟩ hot-bed frame may be kept profitably ⟨to⟩ work all winter in raising small salads, ⟨such⟩ as radishes, cresses, parsley, &c. Plant ⟨cauliflowers⟩ upon warm sheltered borders, (illegible text) under hot-bed frames or hand glasses.
DECEMBER.
In mild weather continue to sow ⟨pease⟩ and beans for a succession. Cover ⟨your⟩
