THE GARDEN PRIMER 



weather sets in. The White American Beauty is one 

 of the best white Roses grown, and is hardy everywhere. 

 The General Jacqueminot is a very desirable red rose. 

 There is no finer pink rose than the Paul Neyron. 

 For a dark crimson, the darkest of all, Prince Camille 

 DeRohan sets the pace. Hardy climbing roses, of 

 which there are many varieties, should be planted 

 during the autumn. 



Manure the garden and plough it under this month. 



Rake up fallen leaves, and save them as a mulch for 

 covering flowers and shrubs. Hard-wood leaves like 

 oak and chestnut are especially good. 



NOVEMBER 



THERE is considerable work now necessary about 

 the vegetable garden and in the orchard. If a 

 shade tree is needed to be set, now is the time to trans- 

 plant it. If a fruit tree is desired, put it out now; 

 or if one already out is found to be diseased, remove 

 it and replant at this time. Between the falling of the 

 leaves and the freezing of the ground is the best time for 

 planting trees. 



It is a good plan to rake the top earth for about an 

 inch in depth, from around fruit trees and make an 

 application of air-slaked lime. Let this remain exposed 

 for about two weeks, then replace the top soil and mulch 

 for winter protection. 



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