176 Gardening Under Glass 



July 



Get in fresh soil and make everything ready 

 for putting in the Carnations. This may be 

 done any time during the month but preferably 

 when several rainy or cloudy days seem likely. 

 Spray thoroughly if they have to be brought in 

 during bright, hot weather. 



Chrysanthemums will be making excellent 

 growth now and should be fed two or three times 

 a week. The oldest plants should be in eight- 

 inch pots. Give plenty of air and spray very 

 regularly to keep down the insects. Keep up 

 feeding till buds show color. 



Start Callas and other winter-flowering Ijulbs. 



Sow seeds of Pansy, Clarkia, and other things 

 for fall and mid-winter. 



Give regular attention to plants outside. 

 Pinch back and get into shapely form Oleanders 

 and all the other things to be brought in for 

 winter flowering. Be sure they are kept clean 

 from all insects and pests. 



Make a sowing of Lettuce and Tomatoes for 

 first indoor crops in fall. 



August 



None too early to begin to get everything in 

 shape for fall. There are likely to be a few days 



