CHAPTEE XIV 



CALBNDAE OF OPERATIONS 



In the following list of Rosarian work for each 

 month I have not repeated the details of each 

 operation, but merely noted the times when they 

 are to be performed. This is often important, as 

 delay and loss of opportunity will frequently leave a 

 mark on the work throughout the year. A novice 

 should study some such calendar as this, see how 

 much work he has to get through in a given time, 

 and make his arrangements accordingly. It will be 

 seen that a large collection will supply sufficient 

 work to keep a man " out of mischief " pretty nearly 

 all the year round. 



October. — By general consent this is considered 

 the first month of the Eosarian's year. Nursery- 

 men's catalogues for the coming season are now to 

 be had, and they are eagerly scanned by ardent 

 amateurs. Orders should be given as soon as 

 possible, and it is better still to visit the nurseries 

 in the early autumn and choose and order the finest 

 specimens. It is rather hard on those who go by 

 the catalogues, but first come first served is a good 

 old rule of trade, and it is right that those who take 



