CHAPTER XIV 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS 
In the following list of Rosarian work for each 
month I have not repeated the details of each 
operation, but merely noted the times when they 
are to be performed. This is often important, as 
delay and loss of opportunity will frequently leave a 
mark on the work throughout the year. A novice 
should study some such calendar as this, see how 
much work he has to get through in a given time, 
and make his arrangements accordingly. It will be 
seen that a large collection will supply sufficient 
work to keep a man “‘ out of mischief’’ pretty nearly 
all the year round. 
October.—By general consent this is considered 
the first month of the Rosarian’s year. Nursery- 
men’s catalogues for the coming season are now to 
be had, and they are eagerly scanned by ardent 
amateurs. Orders should be given as soon as 
possible, and it is better still to visit the nurseries 
in the early autumn and choose and order the finest 
specimens. It is rather hard on those who go by 
the catalogues, but first come first served is a good 
old rule of trade, and it is right that those who take 
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