THE GARDEN PRIMER 



damage from alternate freezing and thawing of the 

 ground. The new leaves can be held in place about the 

 roots of plants by throwing over them a few spadefuls of 

 coarse manure or rich earth. Besides the practical 

 utility of the fallen and decaying foliage as a mulch, 

 the garden will be left in a much more presentable con- 

 dition when it has been gathered up. 



It is better to prune grape-vines now than to wait till 

 spring, as the vines pruned in March will be more 

 liable to be damaged. 



Bank up the plants outside in order that alternate 

 freezing and thawing will not winter-kill them. 



If tent caterpillars have bothered your garden the 

 past season, cut down any wild cherry trees around you, 

 for these are sure to attract these insect pests. 



Coldframes for such flowers as Violets, and for the 

 plants must be covered at night. Use straw mats and 

 wooden shutters for this. 



Saw off dead limbs from your trees. 



Cut off tops of all perennials, and give a light mulch 

 to all those requiring protection, but be careful not to 

 use heavy manure. 



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