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272. December.--Flowers of the Month. Cyclamen and Winter Aconite Holly berries are now available for floral decoration. 273. Gardening Operations. Continue 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 seakale. Plant gooseberry, currant, apple, and pear trees. Roll grass-plats if the season be mild and not too wet. Prepare poles, stakes, pea-sticks, &c., for spring. 274. Kitchen Garden.