IV.] SEPTEMBER 207 



escape frost and fill their pots with roots before 

 winter. 



It is time to prepare patches and beds for such bulbs 

 as Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Snowdrop, and 

 Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow), so that when they 

 arrive no time may be lost in getting them in. 



New herbaceous things, specially those that bloom 

 early, may be planted. 



Cuttings of Roses Tea, China, or Hybrid Perpetual 

 may be put in until the middle of October in drills, with 

 a little light, sandy soil round the cuttings and treading 

 them very firmly with the foot. Many Roses do better on 

 their own roots than on Dog Briars or Stocks * of any kind. 

 Next to July, September is the best month for budding. 



Dahlias should be attended to, earwigs trapped (see 

 August), and faded flowers removed. 



Chrysanthemums disbudded and their shoots tied. 

 As the flower-buds mature, they should be fed every 

 few days with liquid manure, soot water, or artificial 

 manure, varying the mixture every ten days. 



Read over Nursery Catalogues, and fill up the order 

 sheets. 



* See page 79- 



