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Spray fruit. Plant Gladiolus till late in June. Plant about 

 four inches deep. Dahlias may be planted for later blooming. 



When planting be sure to divide Gannas. 



In the region of Central New York it is hardly safe to set out any 

 bedding stock before May 30 A frost usually comes quite near this 

 date. Roses bought from nurserymen can be set out. 



Spray Currants with arsenate of lead wash, against caterpillars. 



Plant Gladiolus, tuberous-rooted Begonias, Caladiums, Cannas, 

 Tuberose, Madeira vine. Start Asparagus seed to keep up your stock. 

 Put up window boxes, porch boxes, hanging baskets. 



Make another sowing of all crops already sown. Sow early Corn, 

 Cucumber, Melon and Squash. Thin crops to prevent overcrowding. 

 Examine Peach trees for borers. Spray for Codlin moth as soon as 

 Apple blossoms have fallen. Dust with hellebore powder for cater- 

 pillars on Gooseberries. 



JUNE 



Dahlias may be planted up to the middle of the month. Tender 

 or half hardy annuals can be sown out-of-doors. Plant out tender 

 Water Lilies. Spray against Rose bugs and aphis. Tie climbing 

 Roses and vines. Keep all land well cultivated. See that recently 

 planted trees are kept watered. Evergreens may require to be sprayed 

 with clear water to prevent wilting. Lawns also may require watering. 

 German Iris can be divided and replanted at the end of the month. 

 Make successional sowings of desired vegetables. Sow Sweet Corn for 

 September; also start Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts for Autumn use. 

 Store away temporary frames and sashes. 



JULY 



Some pruning can be done to certain shrubs (see Pruning chapter) 

 that have flowered, but this should mostly be done merely to thin the 

 growths and allow room for the development of new ones, as in the case 

 of the Flowering Currant, climbing Roses, Spiraea Thunbergii and Van 

 Houttei, Calycanthus florida. Give herbaceous borders and flower 

 beds constant cultivation. Staking must be done wherever plants 

 require it. Trim lawns and hedges. Divide Japanese Iris. Remove 

 seed pods from Rhododendrons. Keep everything well-watered. 

 Cultivate thoroughly. Plant Sweet Corn and Beans for use in late 

 September. Plant out late Tomatoes, Celery, Cabbage and Brussels 

 Sprouts. Sow Endive for use in Fall. 



AUGUST 



Evergreens may be moved now. Transplant Iris, Peonies, Oriental 

 Poppies and Madonna Lilies. Spray Box plants for red spider. Dust 



