IN SUMMER 



by the dust which fills the atmosphere in hot, 

 dry weather, and settles over everything out- 

 of-doors. 



Every garden should have its wheelbarrow, 

 and a spade whose blade should be kept sharp 

 and clean. After using it, be particular to re- 

 move all soil that adheres to it, and once a week 

 go over it with a coat of oil. This will prevent 

 rust and have a tendency to keep it in good 

 working condition. When it is not in use, put 

 it under cover. There should be a place for all 

 garden utensils where they can be stored and 

 properly sheltered. If you make it a rule to 

 put them there, when you have finished using 

 them, you will know where to find them when 

 they are needed, thus saving yourself much 

 annoyance, as well as loss of time, for a tool 

 left where you used it last is seldom to be found 

 when wanted. 



I AM often asked about the summer care of 

 bulbs. Should they be left in the ground or 

 should they be taken up and replanted later in 

 the season? I do not disturb my bulbs as long 

 as they bloom well. If they fail to do this, I 

 lift them as soon as they have ripened their 



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