10 NOVEMBER 1944, Page 14

In My Garden The broad beans are just above the

soil and will not need the protectio which must be extended 'to the young lettuces. A constant supply these can be maintained if the seed is sown in warm soil and if th plants are covered with some sort of cloche or in a frame. The on sort of Lettuce that is large and flourishing at this date without any protection is Celtuce, and it is not toughened by the colder weather— malady that befalls unprotected lettuces in winter. Among fruits a hug quantity of acorns begin to fall, and their popularity with pheasants i a true indication that they make a very good poultry food, as to abou