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any kind of manure, though the older the better. 

 Put it in a barrel and fill with water. After stand- 

 ing 24 hours it is ready for use. The barrel can be 

 refilled with water several times without replenish- 

 ishing the supply of manure, but with each filling 

 the water must be allowed to stand a longer time 

 before using. 



SEED SOWING 



For later planting in the garden sow seeds of 

 primula and calceolaria or set out plants of the same 

 raised from former sowings. Seeds of many annuals 

 and perennials may still be sown, though nearly all 

 seed sowing should be completed this month. 



It is not too late to sow, either in boxes or in seed 

 beds or permanent places, seeds of carnation, cos- 

 mos, coreopsis, candytuft, centaurea, daisies, digi- 

 talis, forget-me-not, gaillardia, marigold, nasturtium, 

 phlox, petunia, poppies, salpiglossis and scabiosa. 



BULBS 



If they have been kept in a cool, dark place you 

 may still procure and plant dormant bulbs of amaryl- 

 lis, allium, begonia, canna, cyclamen, dahlia, freesia, 

 gladiolus, iris, scilla, tigridia and tuberose. 



Hyacinths, narcissi and other Holland bulbs will 

 now be ripening their tops. If the area they occupy 

 is not to be used for other plants they may as well 

 remain in present position, but if not they had bet- 

 ter be taken up and stored till next season in a cool, 

 dry, dark place. Place them in a box of damp sand 

 and they will cure as the sand dries. If sand is not 

 easily obtainable, well-pulverized soil will do, or take 

 up each bulb with some of the surrounding soil still 

 adhering to it and let it so remain for a few weeks, 

 after which the bulbs may be taken out and kept 

 cool and dry until planting season. 



