October is in part a month of clearing up for the past season, and in part of preparation for the following one.

Chrysanthemums which are grown in pots have to be taken under cover for flowering. Tuberous Begonias, Cannas, Gladioli, and Dahlias are taken up when they have completed their work, and stored for the winter. Young herbaceous Calceolarias and Cinerarias should be transferred from frames to greenhouses. Bedding Calceolarias, Pansies, Pentstemons, Snapdragons, and Violas can be propagated by means of cuttings. Young Zonal Geraniums for bedding should be put into boxes and housed for the winter. If winter Violets are wanted, a frame can be made up and planted.

An important item of October work is clearing exhausted flower beds, and replanting them with bulbs of various kinds, Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Primroses, Canterbury Bells, Forget-me-nots, and other plants.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Lilies, and other bulbs may be planted, potted, and put in glasses and vases. Window-boxes may be overhauled and replanted for spring. Sweet Peas may be sown.

There will not be a great deal to do in the fruit garden. Early Vines may be pruned. Fruit trees that have not blossomed on account of luxuriant growth may be root-pruned. Pot fruit trees may be repotted. Strawberries for forcing may be laid on their sides, and beds of Strawberries cleared and manured. Apples and Pears may be gathered and stored.

In the kitchen garden, Beetroot, Carrots, and Potatoes may be lifted and stored. Cabbages may be planted. Celery and Leeks may be earthed. Tomatoes should be ripened off. Broad Beans and Peas may be sown. Broccoli that is growing very strongly may be checked by chopping round with a spade.