THE GARDEN PRIMER 



always be planted on beds slightly raised above the sur- 

 rounding ground to insure proper drainage throughout 

 the year. When the tops die down cut the stems off 

 and cover the beds two or three inches deep with 

 leaves, or long, strawy manure to guard against sudden 

 changes of freezing and thawing. 



There are a great many flowers that do better from 

 seed planted in the fall of the year. The Carnation is 

 hardy and the plants from seed sown in the fall will 

 bloom next season. Others, among those of which 

 the seed can now be sown to advantage, are the Holly- 

 hock, Chrysanthemum (perennial), Phlox, Poppy 

 (Oriental), Aster (hardy Alpine), Campanula (Canter- 

 bury Bells), Aquilegia (Columbine), Digitalis (Fox- 

 glove), and Primula (vulgar is). Pansy seeds are 

 planted largely in the open ground in the fall for 

 spring bloom. An examination of the autumn cata- 

 logues issued by the nurserymen and seedsmen will 

 enable one to extend this list for fall planting. Send 

 for catalogues and enjoy one of the greatest pleas- 

 ures of gardening the pleasure of anticipation. 



When the cool nights blight the foliage of the tuber- 

 ous-rooted Begonias, the plants should be dug up, the 

 tops removed and the roots allowed to dry gradually 

 in a cool, sheltered place. When thoroughly dry and 

 ripened, clean off the small rootlets, wrap each bulb 

 in soft cotton, and store them in a moderately warm 

 place until spring. 



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