1036. August. - Flowers of the month - Harebell and mallow.

1037. Gardening Operations. - Sow flower to flower in-doors in winter, and pot all young stocks raised in the greenhouse. Sow early r?d cabbages, cauliflowers for spring and summer use, cos and cabbage lettuce for winter crop Plant out winter crops. Dry herbs and mushroom spawn. Plant out strawberry roots, and net currant trees, to preserve the fruit through the winter.

1038. September. - Flowers of the month - Clematis, or traveller's joy, arbutus, and meadow saffron.

1039. Gardening Operations. - Plant crocuses, scaly bulbs, and evergreen shrubs. Propagate by layers and cuttings of all herbaceous plants, currant, gooseberry, and other fruit trees. Plant out seedling pinks. Sow onions for spring plantation, carrots, spinach, and Spanish radishes in warm spots. Earth up celery. House potatoes and edible bulbs. Gather pickling cucumbers. Make tulip and mushroom beds.

1040. October. - Flowers of the month - China-aster, holly, and ivy.

1041. Gardening Operations. - Sow rose-tree seeds and fruit stones, also larkspurs and the hardier annuals to stand the winter, also hyacinths and smooth bulbs, in pots and glasses. Plant young trees, cuttings of jasmine, honeysuckle, and evergreens. Sow mignionette in pots for winter. Plant cabbages, etc, for spring. Cut down asparagus, separate roots of daisies, irises, etc. Trench, drain, and manure.

1042. November. - Flower of the month - Laurestine.

1043. Gardening Operations. - Sow sweet peas for an early crop. Take up dahlia roots. Complete beds for asparagus and artichokes. Plant dried roots of border flowers, daisies, etc. Take potted-mignionette in-doors. Set strawberries. Sow peas, leeks, beans, and radishes. Plant rhubarb in rows. Prune hardy trees, and plant stocks of fruit trees. Store carrots, etc. Shelter from frost where it may be required. Plant shrubs for forcing. Continue to trench and manure vacant ground.

1044. December. - Flowers of the month - Cyclamen and Winter aconite (Holly berries are now available for floral decoration.)

1045. Gardening Operations. - Con-tinue in open weather to prepare vacant ground for spring, and to protect plants from frost. Cover bulbous roots with matting. Dress flower borders. Prepare forcing ground for cucumbers, and force asparagus and secale. Plant gooseberry, currant, apple and pear trees. Roll grass plats if the season be mild and not too wet. Prepare poles, stakes, pea-sticks, etc., for spring.