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spring. They may be trausplanted in September by cutting 

 off the tops of most of the leafy growth. Plant them in the 

 wild garden. 



Divide clumps of perennials in the hardy perennial bor- 

 der. Many which have given poor results the past season 

 may be too crowded. Do not forget the clumps of dianthus, 

 hollyhock and perennial phlox. Sow seeds of hardy peren- 

 nials which are recommended by the catalogues for fall 

 planting. 



OCTOBBE 



Vegetables.- -Watch for frosty nights and protect the 

 late tender crops, or harvest them before injury. Eead again 

 the cautions for September. 



Go over the cabbage patch several times and bend over 

 those heads which re ripe or fully formed. This is to cheek 

 the growth and prevent many bursted heads. Late in the 

 month select the firmest heads for storage. They should be 

 stored in a cold, dry place, but where they will not freeze too 

 much. The temperature should be near the freezing point 

 most of the time. A pile in a corner of the hay floor of a 

 barn, covered with hay or straw, will keep until after 

 Christmas. 



Transplant the cabbages started from seed in September. 

 They may be kept in coldframes. A cold cellar is a good 

 storage place. 



, Mow and remove the tops from the old asparagus beds 

 and apply several inches of good manure. Young beds may 

 be started now. Plants started from seed in the spring may 

 be transplanted to the permanent rows five feet apart. Soils 

 should be light but should contain plenty of rotted humus and 

 rich manure. 



Rhubarb may be planted now. Onion seeds of hardy 

 varieties may be planted in the open garden. It may be well 

 to protect them later with a little mulch of leaves or light 

 straw. The onion beds started in September may also be 

 mulched as the ground begins to freeze. 



