172 SUGGESTIONS FOR GARDEN WORK BY MONTHS 



Sweet peas may also be planted out of doors if the ground is in 

 condition to be worked this month. This is the best month for a 

 show of chrysanthemums. Stake the long stems well, water the 

 soil and protect them from attacks of plant lice and red spider. 



Cyclamen and cinceraria plants started in the summer may be 

 potted now for blossom in-doors. 



Before the ground freezes take up a number of the beautiful 

 flowers from the garden and put them in a flower pit or cold- 

 frame for storage until they are wanted for winter blossoming in 

 the house. 



Mower Planting Plan. — Make a plan for planting flowers along borders, 

 walks, and in corner beds,f or the home place. Make lists of varieties to plant, 

 arranging them according to colors, season of blossoming, and heights of growth. 

 Use floral catalogs and other available lists. (See Farmers' Bulletin 1171). 

 Include bulbs, annual flowering plants, and perennial herbs. Use ferns and 

 other shade-loving plants where best suited. 



Flower Planting Calendar. — Make a table to show dates for planting and 

 dates for blossoming of flowers to suit your region. Arrange these in order of 

 dates to use in planting. 



Local Seasonal Suggestions. — For each of the twelve months, select or 

 make the leading suggestions for your home place: (1) for vegetable garden 

 work, (2) for flower garden work. 



