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trees, vines and shrubs. Have the ground well prepared and 

 the holes made a little in advance. Never expose the roots 

 to the air long. 



Pruning should be completed if possible this month. Cut 

 away the dead branches. Thin the heads of fruit trees. 

 Never allow limbs or twigs to rub. 



Finish the winter spraying. Eead the directions for 

 use of lime-sulfur and keep scale insects in control. 



This is the last chance to take cuttings of any woody 

 plants which are to be grafted, budded or started on their 

 own roots later in the spring. Do not forget grape vines. 



Fig. 



131. — Pasteboard " pots " are often used in transplanting seedlings, 

 may be set in the garden later without removing the pots. 



These 



currants, gooseberries, Le Conte pears, Marianna plums and 

 the many ornamental shrubs. 



All the in-door work, such as root grafting, should be 

 completed. 



If the lawns were not dressed with stable manure last fall, 

 throw on a thin coating of fine compost. A little top dressing 

 of lime is also good at this time. 



FBBEUAET 



Vegetables. — If you are to plant rhubarb this year, have 

 the work completed this month. Plant the roots in rich, 

 moist soil. They will stand much manure. Horse-radish 

 and asparagus roots may be planted now. The perennial 

 garden herbs, such as sage and thyme, may be started either 

 from roots or seeds. 



