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be used to wet down to the lower roots. A little water 

 upon the surface does more harm than good, as it causes 

 the roots to grow near the surface, and with continual 

 drouth the plants are more injured than if none were 

 used. A little nitrate of soda or quickly soluble lawn 

 dressing will help to keep the lawn green. These should 

 be sown just before a shower if possible. 



Trees and Shrubs. The elm beetle will appear in 

 many localities, and spraying with arsenate of lead or 

 Paris green is the surest remedy. If the Bordeaux mix- 

 ture is used it will prevent injury of the leaves by the 

 elm blight. 



Newly planted trees must be watched. In times of 

 drouth if they are found wilting a space should be dug 

 nearly down to the roots, a few pailfuls of water put in, 

 and the soil replaced. After this a mulch of hay or straw 

 should be applied. If one has running water, enough 

 should be applied to the surface to wet down to the roots. 

 As upon the lawn, a little water will do more harm than 

 good in a dry time. 



A power spraying outfit and at least two good climbers 

 besides the driver are needed to spray tall trees most 

 economically. Spraying while the larva of the gypsy- 

 moth, the brown-tail, is small is a more effectual rem- 

 edy than any traps or parasites. 



The Flower Garden. As fast as the flowers fade the 

 stalks should be removed unless it is desired to save the 

 seeds, in which case they should be allowed to fully 

 mature. Gather the seed stalks and pods that are ripe 

 and keep them in sheets or in large paper bags after 

 they have been dried. Be sure to label distinctly with 

 name and date of gathering. Keep in a cool, dry place. 

 The Vegetable Garden. Garden crops that require 

 high temperature like beans, corn, cucumbers, squashes, 

 and tomato and pepper plants, may still be planted arid 



