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september. 



Greenhouse and Flower Garden. — Towards the end of the 

 month, in many sections, the more tender plants will require to 

 be put in the greenhouse, or housed in some way ; but be care- 

 ful to keep them as cool as possible during the day. They 

 would be better outside yet if it were safe to risk them. Cut- 

 tings of all bedding plants may now be made freely, if wanted 

 for next season, as the young cuttings rooted in fall make 

 better plants for next spring's use than the old plants. This is 

 true of what is known as bedding plants, such as Geraniums, 

 Fuchsias, Verbenas, Heliotropes, etc. ; but with Roses and other 

 plants of a woody nature, larger plants are usually the best. 

 Holland bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., and most of the 

 varieties of Lilies may be planted this month. See detailed in- 

 structions under " Holland Bulbs." Violets that are wanted for 

 winter will now be growing freely, and the runners should be 

 trimmed off as recommended for Strawberries last month. 

 Seeds of Pansies, Daisies, Mignonette, Sweet Alyssum, Candy- 

 tuft, etc., should now be sown in the early part of the monih. 

 The early part of this month is as late as Chrysanthemums 

 should be pinched back. 



Fruit Garden. — New plantations of Strawberry plants may 

 still be made from the runners that have been layered in pots. 

 The sooner in the month they are planted, the stronger they 

 will be for next season. These plants will soon make runners, 

 which must be trimmed off to throw the strength into the 

 crowns for next season's fruiting. Attend to Raspberries and 

 Blackberries as advised last month, if not then done. 



Vegetable Garden. — Seeds of Cabbage, Cauliflower, and 

 Lettuce, to raise plants to be placed in cold frames, should be 

 sown in this latitude from the tenth to the twentieth of this 

 month. The main crop of Spinach or Sprouts that is wanted 

 for winter or spring use, should be sown about the same dates. 

 Celery may now have the earth drawn to it with the hoe pre- 

 paratory to earthing up by the spade. Onions that were not 

 dried ani harvested last month must be done this, or it will be 

 too late. The early or fiat sorts of Turnips may yet be sown 

 the first week of this month. 



OCTOBER. 



Greenhouse and Flower Garden. — In almost all northern 

 localities, tender plants yet outside should be got under cover 



