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materially increase the crop next year. Culti- 

 vate between the rows and keep down weeds. 



Gather peppers, even if they are still green. 

 Tie them on to a long, thick string, and hang up 

 like clothes, on a line across the garret, or some 

 cool, dry place. They will ripen slowly, and 

 even when quite dry will be invaluable for 

 flavoring savory dishes. If there is still a sup- 

 ply of young okra in the garden, gather the 

 small pods and string on a coarse thread until 

 dry; then put in paper bags for use in stews and 

 soups. 



September is a very dangerous month for 

 flowering plants. The days are warm, yet a 

 sharp frost may come any night, so discretion 

 suggests the potting of all tender plants, and 

 taking them under cover at night. 



Old pots should be thoroughly scrubbed, and 

 new ones soaked in water for twenty- four hours 

 before using, if you would have early flowers 

 next spring. 



Plant such bulbs as hyacinths, narcissus, jon- 

 quils, crocuses and snowdrops. Seeds of pop- 



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