344 WORK BY SEASONS 



growth. Hips of roses and ripe seed of other flowering plants may 

 be saved for future planting. 



Evergreens can be fairly well transplanted in August if plenty 

 of soil is taken with the roots. Slip a box with one end removed 

 under the roots as you dig them. Take dirt and all to the new 

 location. 



September. — Stop cultivating the orchard by September first. 

 No growth should be stimulated in the fall. The cover crop, if not 

 planted in August, should be planted now. It will help check the 

 fall growth, and will help save the nourishment in the soil for use 

 of the trees next year. It will prevent washing of the soil and will 

 form a carpet for the fall picking of fruit. 



Fig. 243. — Thin peaches, apples and other large fruits to give them room and strength for 

 growth. The fruits are enough larger to pay for the work. (New Jersey Station.) 



The bearing orchard should have the closest attention during 

 the fall. All fruits that are ready for harvest should be taken from 

 the trees by hand before they fall to the ground. 



Order your trees and shrubs for fall planting. Those who get 

 their orders in first have them filled with the best stock. 



October. — It is well to mulch between the rows of raspberries, 

 blackberries, currants, and gooseberries. Do this late in October 

 after it is too late to stimulate growth this season. The mulch will 

 protect the soil from packing, protect the roots from winter, and 

 enrich the soil for the next year's growth. 



If manure is not applied in the fall, sow a winter cover crop 

 between the rows of bush fruits early in October or before. 



If you have a cranberry "bog " clean it up now for winter. Pull 



