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in the side branches somewhat. In protecting with ever- 

 green boughs, thrust the ends into the earth, so that 

 they will freeze fast and keep their positions. 



Hardy Plants in the borders are benefited by a slight 

 covering over the roots during the winter. In nature 

 they are usually protected by leaves. Cover the surface 

 with a light coat of straw, coarse manure, or leaves, and 

 the plants will flower all the stronger for it. Fall-planted 

 bulbs, like Hyacinths, should receive special attention in 

 this respect. Such rather tender plants as Pampas Grass, 

 the tender kinds of Liatris, Erythrina, Tritomas, etc., may 

 be lifted and stored for the winter in dryish earth in the 

 cellar, or any cool place where it does "not freeze hard. 



Artificial plant aquariums and fountains, that are in 

 danger of being damaged by the water in them freezing, 

 should have it emptied, and a shed of boards placed over 

 the basins to keep out wet and snow. Before putting on 

 this cover, fill up beneath with some straw or leaves, to 

 keep the frost from injuring the masonry. 



Heavy snows may injure shrubs and trees, if allowed 

 to remain on them. Shake out accumulations of it, that 

 are liable to freeze fast or turn into ice. If sleet gathers 

 on the trees and there is danger of injury to them, prop 

 up the branches in good time to obviate this. Young 

 trees in places subject to sweeping w^inds, should be se- 

 cured to stakes in the winter, to prevent injury by their 

 being whipped and wrenched about. 



