130 THE GAEDENETTE 



pieces of burlap or muslin, and twine for tying 

 them up. Also some newspapers for wrapping. 



When the plant is found, dig carefully, pre- 

 serving all the roots possible, and some soil ad- 

 hering thereto. Dampen the cloths, and wrap the 

 entire plant, after removing half the foliage. 

 Now sprinkle with water until quite wet. Then 

 wrap in two or three thicknesses of newspaper, 

 and tie securely. Treated thus, they may be car- 

 ried hundreds of miles with perfect safety. 



Plant, preferably in the evening, water well, and 

 shade with an inverted box, or cover with news- 

 papers weighted down at the corners. The plant 

 boosters are ideal for this purpose. Water daily 

 until the plants are well established. The pro- 

 tection should be removed after three or four 

 days. 



In selecting specimens, do not be satisfied with 

 anything but the choicest varieties, for there is 

 often very great difference in the beauty of varie- 

 ties of the same species. This is especially true 

 of wild asters, golden rod, and a few others. 

 Some are bulbous, others tuberous. These need 

 very careful handling. 



Such a bed, properly cared for, becomes more 

 beautiful and satisfactory as the years go by. 



