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of the good work that was done earlier in the sea- 

 son. 



SOWING AND PLANTING 



This is the best month in the year in which to sow 

 hardy perennials. Most varieties if sown this month 

 will flower the next year. Also sow calceolaria, 

 cineraria, columbine, calendula, Canterbury bell, cos- 

 mos, lobelia, pansy, pink, primula, petunia and ver- 

 bena. Continue growing eucalyptus and cypress 

 seeds. 



Those who have shady beds should grow cinera- 

 rias. The proper directions for sowing and the care 

 of young seedlings will be found upon trade packets. 

 But remember that at every stage of its career the 

 cineraria is a cool weather plant and must not be 

 exposed to full sunshine during the middle of the 

 day. Many of the colors are unknown in other 

 plants and consist of what is known as metallic 

 shades, ranging from white to purple. While excel- 

 lent as a short season autumn bedding plant the 

 cineraria is a good subject for potting, and in either 

 situation requires a loose rich soil and frequent feed- 

 ings of weak liquid manure. It must be carefully 

 protected from plant lice, its greatest enemy. 



You may still plant out: Carnation, cosmos, 

 coreopsis, candytuft, centaurea, digitalis, daisy, 

 gaillardia, marigold, phlox, petunia, salpiglossis, 

 scabiosa and violet. 



SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS 



Don't water roses this or next month at all. Let 

 the soil dry out and rest the plants. 



House plants will dry out fast these long days. 

 Watch them closely and never let the plants get wilt- 

 ing dry. Spray the foliage as often as you can find 



