AUTUMN WORK IN GARDEN 



in order to live, bloom, and increase in a garden for all 

 time. As a matter of fact, even the hardiest perennials 

 require care. They must be pruned, divided at certain 

 times, reset, and protected against cold, or, even if 

 their inherent hardiness prevents them from dying, 

 they will show but feeble examples of their possi- 

 bilities. It is also astonishing how many amateur 

 gardeners will content themselves with blooms inferior 

 in size and color. Those who love flowers, however, 

 will strive always to give the plants opportunity and 

 their just requirements, that they may live in health 

 and comfort and bountifully produce their finest 

 flowers. 



There is complete satisfaction in a garden well 

 prepared to meet the winter. It has earned its rest, 

 its long sleep, during which the mind of the gardener 

 can turn to other things. For at length comes the 

 snow, — a covering of nature warmer than any he 

 could fashion. 



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