All kinds of herbaceous plants except anemones are best fall planted except 
in the extreme north and colder climates 
Put out rhubarb roots for You can plant asparagus on 
use next spring already prepared soil 
Currants are best fallplanted So are gooseberries and all 
they begin growth early small fruits 
Cpe is a distinct advantage in planting in the fall all kinds 
of trees and shrubs (other than evergreens) and herbaceous 
perennials. Of course, everybody plants bulbs because everybody 
understands that, as they burst into flower so early in the spring, 
they have to make their root growth in the fall or early winter. 
This is equally true of deciduous and herbaceous plants that flower 
early, but with this exception, that whereas the bulb is bound to 
make its growth, the other kinds of plants will only make their 
growth when a growing season immediately follows the planting 
time. All the failures in fall planting are due to planting out stock 
under conditions which prevent its taking a new root hold in its 
‘new location, i e., early frost or too dry soil. 
In the extreme North there are few nurseries and nearly all the stock to be 
planted has to be procured from more southerly and warmer regions. The reason, 
therefore, that fall planting does not always succeed in such cases, is that the stock 
is not sufficiently ripened before it is moved, and it experiences such a radical 
change from its previous environment that it is unable to make growth before the 
winter arrives. ; 
I. THE PROBLEM OF THE REGION 
Not all parts of the country afford equal opportunities for fall planting. Where- 
ever there is a long open fall, the practice is successful and in the warmer sections 
work can be continued all the winter. This is sometimes possible on the Atlantic 
Coast. There is no hard and fast rule; everything depends on conditions. 
In tue East the months of October and September are usually good planting times and the advantage 
of doing work now is the time gained for other work in the spring. South of Boston fall planting is possible 
except in the cases noted below. If the summer has been hot and dry, mulch heavily and see that the plants 
do not suffer for moisture during the winter. 
In tHE Mippre Weszr states and arid regions generally fall planting is not practised except in the case of 
bulbs. In all other cases, it is advised to defer planting till the spring. The fall season in the West is so short 
that plants set out now are killed before they can become established. This is due to the frequent absence 
of snow with strong cold winds. 
In tHE Sourn, fall and winter is the heaven-appointed time for the planter. Although vegetation 
above ground may be inactive in this region during the winter, yet the production of new roots continues. Trees 
heeled in the fall, when lifted for planting in the spring will have developed a great number of roots. Ever- 
greens may be safely lifted in the early fall period following a sharp frost lasting until December, the work 
being resumed by the end of January. Broad-leaved evergreen trees may be shifted with equal safety after 
they are defoliated. 
In rue Extreme Soutu,(Florida), all deciduous fruits are planted during the fall and winter. Spring and 
fall merge so gradually into the other seasons that they are of no importance. Do orchard planting as soon © 
as deciduous trees drop their leaves. Plant citrus trees at any time. 
Il. FOREST AND SHADE TREES 
It is a good opportunity to plant trees at this time on large tracts for shelter or 
screen purposes because the work can be done at leisure without the anxiety that 
attends spring planting in order that everything may be rushed through before the 
summer arrives. All large trees, however, moved now need heavy mulching to insure 
success. They may succeed without it, but it is better to be on the safe side. “The 
loss of moisture from recently disturbed soil which is not covered by snow is great. 
Exceptions: Beeches, birches, and other kinds with thin barks, magnolias, sweet gums, and other kinds 
with thick, spongy roots; these must be planted in the spring; also oaks, thorns and dogwood in the North. 
Plant some crocuses in the lawn. They will increase naturally All lilies should be fall planted. Place them deeply 
Your Opportunities in 
SET OUT HARDY STOCK NOW FOR SPRING FLOWERS 
DECIDUOUS TREES, AND ANYTHING THAT CAN AFFORD 
