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Transplant parsley from the garden to the window boxes 

 or coldframes. These will supply green garnish throughout 

 the winter months. They do not require much light. 



Dig the sweet potatoes when the vines have been touched by 

 frost. Handle them as carefully as eggs to prevent bruising. 

 They should be sorted and only the soundest kept for storage. 



Trees, Fruits and Lawns. — Many trees and shrubs may 

 be transplanted during the month. Fall planting is recom- 

 mended for nearly all woody plants. Much time will be saved 

 by doing the work now instead of in the spring. In most cases 

 let the leaves drop before the trees or shrubs are moved. 

 Broad-leaved evergreens, such as laurel and rhododendron, may 

 have the old leaves removed at the time of transplanting. The 

 young leaves should be kept. 



All hardy roses, such as ramblers and bush roses, can be 

 planted in the fall as well as in the spring. 



Early October in usually favorable for sowing grass seed 

 except in the extreme North. Fall rains aid the growth and 

 cool weather is also favorable. 



Flowers. — If the wfeather is cold in October, the hardy 

 bulbs may be planted in the beds for spring flowering. 



This is a good time to plant lilies, lily-of-the-valley, del- 

 phinium, hollyhock, achillea, iris and other hardy perennials. 



Ferns from the woods may be transplanted just before the 

 ground freezes. The tops may be entirely cut off. 



Eemove the tops from any flowers that have been killed 

 by frost. The grounds will look much better. 



Take up the house plants early before frost kills them. 

 Those that were " plunged " last spring, and others you may 

 wish for the windows the coming winter, must be cared for 

 now. Be sure to have some chrysanthemums ready. 



NOVEMBEK 



Vegetables. — Give the rhubarb and asparagus beds heavy 

 applications of manure before the winter sets in. 



