MONTHLY CALENDAR 309 



Trees and Shrubs. Many trees and shrubs can be 

 more successfully transplanted this month than later 

 this fall or next spring. At any time after the leaves 

 begin to turn they may be transplanted. 



Root formation is more rapid at this time, while the 

 soil is warm, and the atmosphere cold. In exposed 

 places delicate trees and shrubs like magnolias, tulip 

 trees, Japanese maples, etc., should be protected after 

 planting by setting up pine boughs on the north and 

 west sides and somewhat in among the branches. 



The Lawn. The final mowing of the lawn may be 

 made the last of the month, as it is not best to have a 

 too heavy covering of old grass on the land over winter. 

 After cutting, a light dressing of fine manure and grass 

 seed will be all that is needed this fall. 



The Flower Garden. Beds from which annuals and 

 other plants have been removed should have a good 

 coating of manure spaded in, and the borders neatly 

 cut, and will be in fine condition for next spring plant- 

 ing. Bulbs of hyacinths, tulips, crocuses, snowdrops, 

 and even lilies may be planted, and irises, peonies, golden 

 glow, poppies, etc., if these have not already been 

 planted. 



The Vegetable Garden. Manure spaded or plowed 

 under at this time will put the land in fine condition 

 for early spring planting. Beets and carrots should be 

 dug and put into the cellar before severe freezing weather. 

 To keep root vegetables from wilting in a dry cellar 

 pack in slightly moistened soil or sand or in moist 

 leaves, which keeps them better and is cleaner and more 

 easily handled. The greenhouses should be in full run- 

 ning order with carnations, violets, etc., and lettuce will 

 be ready to transplant from the frames. 



The Orchard. All winter apples should be picked 

 as soon as fully grown and well colored. This time 



