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ripen. In the South spray for a second brood of curculio about 

 two months after the petals fall. For this late spray use the 

 same combination of materials as before. 



WORK BY MONTHS FOR SOUTHERN STATES 



January. — The last of January may be suitable for the trans- 

 planting of all kinds of shade trees and fruit trees. Vines and 

 shrubs may also be transplanted if the ground is not frozen, and if 

 the soil is not too wet. Before taking up the plants prepare the 

 ground well and dig the holes. 



Favorable days may be selected for the pruning of trees, shrubs 

 and vines. All the orchard trees should be pruned this month if 

 the weather will permit. By the end of the month spraying may be 

 begun, or perhaps completed. 



Remember that the dormant season is the time to make cuttings 

 of woody plants for use in grafting or for growth as cuttings. Con- 

 sult the propagation list and if you are not familiar with the meth- 

 ods of propagation study it for the desired shrubs, vines, etc. 

 Make a trial of the cutting method. The cuttings should be taken 

 early enough to allow time for callousing in storage before they 

 are set in the ground in the spring to be rooted. Try grape vines 

 currants, gooseberries, dwarf barberry, golden bell, spirea, syringa, 

 and many other ornamentals. 



Try to complete all of the indoor work, such as making of root 

 grafts, making new labels, etc. , 



The lawn grass should be dressed with stable manure if this was 

 not done in the fall. Lime may be used along with the well rotted 

 compost to invigorate the growth next spring. 



February. — If the weather is suitable this is a good month to 

 begin the search for borers in peach and apple trees. After remov- 

 ing the soil to a depth of 3 or 4 inches around each tree watch for 

 the borings, and then dig the "worms" out, using a wire or sharp 

 pointed knife. Then the earth may be leveled back to the trees. 



If danger of severe freezing is over strawberry plants may be set 

 this month. Get the ground in good condition, open the marks 

 well, and then set the roots deep enough to avoid danger when dry- 

 weather comes. Do not cover the growing crown with soil. 



The old strawberry beds that were mulched in the fall should be 

 slightly uncovered, or at least some of the plants may be allowed to 

 start by the last of February. 



For strawberry beds which were not mulched in the fall the 

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