FOOD IN SEASON. Fish-Turbot, cod, halibut, sole, skate, sprats, eels, carp, pike, perch, tench, oysters, crayfish, scallops, shrimps. Meat Beef, mutton, do. (Scotch', pork, lamb (New Zealand). Poultry - Turkeys, geese, ducks, fowls, capons, Bordeaux pigeons. GameVenison (doe), hares, rabbits, pheasants, partridges, snipe, larks, teal, widgeon, wild duck, pigeons, plovers. Vegetables - Artichokes, seakale, Brussels sprouts, carrots, turnips, celery, greens, cabbage, savoys, mushrooms, salsify, parsnips, winter salad. Fruit-Pears, apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, tangerines, pines (English, very dear), cobnuts, small nuts, chestnuts, Brazils, almonds. SUNSHINE RECORDS, 1880-1899. Sunniest Jan., 1899 Least Sunny Jan., 1892 MEAN DURATION OF BRIGHT 28 hours. 10 The duration of bright sunshine in 1901 was 42 hours; 12 days with no sunshine. 66 hrs. 12 hrs. GARDENING NOTES. Keep the walks clear of snow; roll occasionally after rain. Make new gravel walks where required; lay new turf and form new flower borders. If weather is open rose trees may be lifted or planted and bulbs still be put in. If very frosty give extra protection to tender flowering plants in pots. Towards end of month sow radish, spinach, and parsley. Trench, dig, and manure any part of kitchen garden not yet done. Prune fruit trees and plant new where required. Mushroom beds may still be made. Seakale should be covered with pots. Chrysanthemums should be propagated. SUNDAY 5 M. Isaiah xlii., Matt. iv. to 23. E. Isaiah xliii. or xliv., Acts . 12 M. Isaiah li., Matt. vii. 7 E. Isaiah lii. 13 and liii. or liv., Acts vii. 35 to viii. 5. LESSONS. 19 M. Isaiah Iv., Matt. xi. E. Isaiah lvii. or lxi., Acts xi. 26 M. Gen. i. and ii. to 4, Rev. xxi. to 9. E. Gen. ii. 4 or Job xxxviii., Rev. xxi. 9 to xxii. 6. Proverb. A summerish January a winterish Spring. FOOD IN SEASON. Fish-Turbot, cod, doreys, gurnets, flounders, haddocks, eels, carp, pike, perch, tench, whitebait, smelts, sprats, skate, oysters, scallops, shrimps. Meat Beef, mutton, do. (Scotch), veal, pork, lamb (New Zealand). Poultry Turkeys, geese, ducks, capons, fowls, Bordeaux pigeons. Game-Pheasants and partridges (until 15th, wild duck, wild goose, hares, rabbits, teal, snipe, widgeon, woodcock, larks, plovers, quails, ruffs and reeves, ortolans. Vegetables-Seakale, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, celery, mushrooms, carrots, turnips, parsnips, salsify, winter salad. Fruit- Pears, apples, bananas, grapes, pines (St. Michael), tangerines, almonds, cobnuts, chestnut, rhubarb (forced). SUNDAY 2 M. Exod. xiii. to 17, Matt. xviii. 21 to xix. 3. E. Haggai ii. to 1o, Acts xx. to 17. 9 M. Gen. ix. to 20, Matt. xxii. 15 to 41. E. Gen. xii. or xiii., Acts xxiv. In 1901 the mean temperature was 36°; the mean day 40°, and the mean night 31°. Frost occurred on 17 nights. SUNSHINE Highest, Lowest and Mean (black). RECORDS, 1880-1899. Sunniest Feb., 1899 Least Sunny Feb., 1881 MEAN DURATION OF BRIGHT SUNSHINE, 50 hours. The duration of bright sunshine in 1901 was 27 hours; 12 days with no sunshine. 99 hrs. 26 hrs. ERAGE PER DA GARDENING NOTES. Continue attention to walks, and roll and pole grass lawns and walks. Dig and manure borders; prepare hot beds for tender annuals; shift greenhouse plants; plant pansies and violas. Towards end of month some of the hybrid perpetual roses may be pruned for early blooming. Evergreens and shrubs may be moved or planted. Clear strawberries and give spring dressing. Sow early kinds of peas and potatoes; also broad beans, spinach, parsley, &c. Sow tomatoes on hot-bed; also small slading cabbage and lettuce. Sow gloxinia and begonia seed in heat. LESSONS. 12 M. Isaiah lviii. to 13, Mark ii. 13 to 23. Proverb. A February spring is not worth a pin. C FOOD IN SEASON. Fish-Salmon, trout, turbot, cod, whitebait, smelts, gurnets, skate, dorey, sprats, carp, pike, perc and tench (until 15th, scallops, shrimps. Meat-Beef, mutton, do. (Scotch), veal, pork, lamb (English, very dear), do. (New Zealand). Poultry--Capons, fowls, ducks, turkeys, ducklings (very dear), spring chicken (very dear), Bordeaux pigeons. Game-Hares, rabbits, snipe, and plovers (until 12th), capercailzie, wild duck, wild goose, landrails, ortolans, prairie hen, quail, ruffs and reeves, teal, woodcock, widgeon. Vegetables--Asparagus (very dear), seakale, spinach, mushrooms, chirvil, savoys, parsnips,lettuce (French), salsify, potatoes (new, from Jersey). Fruit-Bananas, apples, grapes, pines (English, dear), do. (St. Michael), oranges, do. Seville), rhubarb (forced), small nuts. SUNDAY 2 M. Gen. xxxvii., Mark v. 21. E. Gen. xliii. or xlv., 1 Cor. i. 26 and ii. DURATION OF BRIGHT SUNSHINE, 94 hours. The duration of bright sunshine in 1901 was 62 hours; 6 days with no sunshine. 155 hrs. 18 hrs. GARDENING NOTES. Turn or re-gravel walks where necessary, keep lawns and grass walks clean and well rolled. Prune all roses, except choice teas, not yet done and surface dress. Start dahlia tubers in heat and strike cuttings in hot-bed. Sow half-hardy and tender annuals on hot-bed. Pot cuttings of bedding plants. Plant gladioli and lilies. Fork over asparagus beds and give spring dressing, and make new beds if required. Plant globe artichokes, and spring dress existing beds. Plant herbs. Plant out cabbage and lettuce plants on warm border. Sow lettuce, spinach, onions, carrots, parsnips, peas, beans, radishes; also broccoli, for an early crop. Sów celery and cauliflower on slight hot-bed.. LESSONS. 23 M. Exod. ix., Matt. xxvi. E. Exod. x. or xi., Luke xix. 28 or xx. 9 to 21. 28 M. Gen. xxii. to 20, John xviii. E. Isaiah lii. 13 and liii., 1 Peter ii. 30 M. Exod. xii. to 29, Rev. i. 10 to 19. E. Exod. xii. 29 or xiv. to 12, John xx. II to 19 or Rev. v. Proverb,--A peck of March dust is worth a king's ransom. FOOD IN SEASON. Fish Salmon, trout, turbot, whitebait, smelts, mullet, skate, gurnet, mackerel, bream, brill, oysters, lobsters, crabs, prawns, scallops, shrimps. Meat-Beef, mutton, lamb (English), veal. Poultry-Capons, fowls, ducks, spring chicken, ducklings. Game-Leverets, rabbits, guinea fowl, prairie hens, poulardes, ortolans, quail, plovers' eggs, ruffs and reeves. Vegetables-Asparagus, artichokes, spring cabbage, cauliflower, seakale, spinach, potatoes (Jersey, new), tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers. Fruit Apples, bananas, pines, oranges, lemons, rhubarb. grapes, MEAN TEMP. In 1901 the mean temperature was 49°; the mean day 58°, and the mean night 40°. Frost occurred on 2 nights. SUNSHINE 40 30 23 Highest, Lowest and Mean (black). RECORDS, 1380-1899. Sunniest Apr., 1893 Least Sunny Apr., 1896 MEAN DURATION OF BRIGHT SUNSHINE, 131 hours. The duration of bright sunshine in 1901 was 201 hours, and there was only I day with no sunshine. 231 hrs. 67 hrs. GARDENING NOTES. Grass walks should be rolled frequently, and regularly mown; gravel walks should also be rolled. Destroy weeds in every part before they grow large. Complete pruning of rose trees, including tea scented, China, and noisette. Prune climbing roses under glass after flowering. Sow hardy annuals. Plant carnations and picotees. Sow seeds of hollyhocks, wall-flowers, Brompton stocks, and other biennials. Sow peas and beans for succession; also potatoes, beet, and turnips. Sow vegetable marrows, and Brussels sprouts for planting out later on. Prick out celery and cauliflower plants. Protect early peas and tie up lettuces. Begin summer dressing of vines. FOOD IN SEASON. Fish-Salmon, trout, turbot. sole, brill, plaice, mackerel, gurnet, whitebait, smelts, skate, lobsters, crabs, prawns, shrimps. Meat --Beef, mutton, lamb (English), veal. Poultry -Goslings (very dear), spring chicken, ducklings, capons, fowls (scarce, and extremely dear). Game-Leverets, guinea fowl, ortolans, quail, rabbits, plovers' eggs, ruffs and reeves. Vegetables-Asparagus, spinach, cauliflower, radishes, lettuce, cucumber, spring cabbage, potatoes (new), tomatoes. Fruit-Bananas, pines (English), grapes, apples, green gooseberries, rhubarb, lemons, Brazils, almonds. 4 M. Deut. vi, Luke xxii. 54. E. Deut. ix. cr x., 1 Thess. i. MEAN DURATION OF BRIGHT SUNSHINE, 184 hours. Duration in 1901 was 237 hours, and on 3 days there was no sun shine. GARDENING NOTES. Keep lawns and grass walks well swept and mown. Syringe rose heads with an insecticide to keep free from aphis and caterpillars. Transplant half-hardy annuals. Thin out hardy annuals and sow more for autumn flowering. Earth up and stake early peas. Thin out carrots, parsnips, onions, &c. Transplant spring-sown cauliflower, cabbage, and savoy plants. Sow broccoli for second crop, also peas for succession. Sow primula, cineraria, and calceolarias. Thin wall fruit trees, pinch gooseberry trees, trim out runners of strawberries. Grafting fruit and rose trees may now be done. SUNDAY LESSONS. 8 M. Dan. vii. 9 to 15, Luke xxiv. 44. E. 2 Kings ii. to 16, Heb. iv. 11 M. Deut. xxx., John ii. E. Deut. xxxiv. or Josh. i, 2 Thess. iii. 18 M. Deut. xvi. to 18, Rom. viii. to 18. E. Is. xi. or Ezek. xxxvi. 25, Gal. v. 16 or Acts xviii. 24 to xix. 21. 25 M. Is. vi. to 11, Rev. i. to 9. E. Gen. xviii. or i. and ii. to 4, Eph. iv. to 17 or Matt. iii. Proverb.-Dry May brings nothing gay. |