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NOVEMBER— THE MONTH OF GETTING UNDER COVER 



Herein are listed the seasonal activities for the complete garden. Details of how to do each item may 

 be found in the current or the back issues of The Garden Magazine — it is manifestly impossible to 

 make each number of the magazine a complete manual of practice. References to back numbers may be 

 looked up in the index to each completed volume (sent gratis on request); the Service Department wilfalso 

 be glad to cite references to any special topic if asked by mail and to send personal replies to specific ques- 

 tions; a stamped, addressed envelope being enclosed. 



When referring to the time for out-door work of any sort New York City (latitude 40) at sea level in 

 a normal season is taken as standard; but at best dates can only be approximate. Roughly, the season 

 advances northward fifteen miles a day. Thus Albany, which is one hundred and fifty miles from New 

 York, would be about ten days later, and Philadelphia, which is ninety miles southwest, about a week 

 earlier. Also allow four days for each degree of latitude, for each five degrees of longtluds, and for each 

 four hundred feet of altitude. 



(Copyright, 1921, Douhleday, Page y Co.) 



|q5JP^URING this month prepare for the winter, gathering up cover- 



1 "i,^ 1 ing material for the hardy borders, etc., to be put on after the 



I t JL ground is frozen. 



Clean up remnants of the year's crops, making the place 

 clean and tidy with everything in readiness to make a quick 

 start next year. 



Growing plants indoors will now become a central interest and, as out- 

 door activities cease, it is time to start "paper work" for the new 

 season. Make plans, and then remake them and give considera- 

 tion to all the things of interest noted during the year with a. view 

 to ordering in due season. 



Protecting Evergreens 



Protect specimen evergreens by Pine and Spruce branches worked into 

 a network of wire attached to posts driven into the ground about 

 the plants. This is preferable to driving the ends of the cut branches 

 into the ground. Protecting specimen evergreens by wrapping 

 in straw needs some care, because if the circulation of air be inter- 

 fered with damp rot will be caused. Wrapping with burlap is 

 to be preferred to wrapping with straw. 



Most evergreens, and particularly those which need protection during 

 the winter, have a greater quantity of surface roots than other 

 trees which makes mulching essential to protect them from alter- 

 nate freezing and thawing. A heavy mulch of leaves or manure 

 with plenty of litter in it are ideal protectors. 



Continue Tree and Shrub Planting 



The planting of deciduous trees and shrubs may be continued as long as 

 the ground remains open even if that means all winter. Remem- 

 ber everything done now is a relief from the spring rush. But re-, 

 member to mulch when planting is completed, and the ground has 

 been frozen several inches deep. This is the one important 

 detail. 



Storing Dahlias 



When digging Dahlia roots do not let them lay exposed to the sun for 

 more than two or three hours before being carried to the storage 

 cellar. Store them upside down, to drain from the base of the old 

 stems any moisture, which otherwise not infrequently causes decay 

 during the winter. 



The best method of wintering Dahlias is to cover them with moist 

 sand, on the floor of a frost-proof cellar. 



Late Bulbs 



In the event of the ground freezing before Hardy Lily bulbs arrive, they 

 may be potted up, and wintered in cold frames with excellent re- 

 sults if watered properly. They cannot make any root growth 

 in dry soil, whereas if watered carefully, they will make roots, and 

 be ready to grow apace when planted out in the spring. 



Window Boxes House Plants 



The window boxes may be made to extend their mission of cheer and 

 beauty through the winter months if they are filled with ever- 

 greens such as golden and green Retinisporas, Evonymus, Box- 

 woods, Hemlocks, Ivies, etc. Or branches of White Pine, Holly, 



Laurel. Cedar, etc., may be stuck into sand, which is placed in the 

 boxes. To give variety, among these may be placed bunches of 

 red Sumac berries, Hardy Hydrangea flowers, or Straw-flowers ; 

 also still available are the Barberries, Bittersweet, Cat-tails, etc., 

 and by keeping a few crumbs on the window sill for the birds 

 through the long winter days, one can secure a world of beauty 

 and pleasure. 

 House plants troubled with insect pests, if not too large, may be inverted 

 and dipped for a few seconds into water heated to 140 degree F. 

 to kill green fly, red spider, etc.; also to wash off the dust. 



Saving the Late Vegetable Crops 



Celery to be stored some time during the month. All root vegetables 

 to be dug without delay and stored in trenches; or an old box or 

 barrel buried in the ground may be utilized. Better still is to 

 store in moist sand in a cold frost-proof cellar. 



Put Cabbage in trenches upside down and cover the heads. 



Cut off the tops of the Asparagus plants and burn them. Cultivate 

 between the rows, and when the ground freezes apply a mulch of 

 manure. 



Protect French Globe Artichoke by laying some fine brush over them 

 before covering with corn stalks or other coarse litter. 



Late crops of Lettuce outdoors will keep for a long time if protected 

 with hay, straw, or leaves. If frost is too severe to handle out- 

 doors, lift the plants and store them upside down on a cool cellar 

 floor. If the supply of Brussels Sprouts exceeds the needs of the 

 family, the surplus may be lifted and stored in trenches, like cab- 

 bage. 



Squash and pumpkins to be stored in a dry, cool cellar before frost 

 touches them. 



Potatoes in storage to be picked over. A greater percentage of bad 

 tubers will be found now than at any subsequent period. 



Cold frames where Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Lettuce have been 

 planted will require regular ventilation by lifting the sashes on 

 warm days. On the approach of cold weather, straw mats, burlaps, 

 and shutters will be a great protection. 



Vegetable Delicacies to be Had 



In the cool house grow Beets, Cauliflower, Parsley, green Onions, Rad- 

 ishes, and Spinach; with Asparagus, Sea-kale, and Rhubarb under 

 the benches. In the warm house, String-beans, Bush limas, Cu- 

 cumbers, Melons, Tomatoes. Start Mushrooms now. 



In the Fruit House 



Prune Grape vines as soon as they have shed their leaves. 



Remove loose bark and fumigate the house with hydrocyanic acid 



gas. Paint the canes with wood alcohol. 

 Look out for mealy bug, and if seen apply vigorous remedies at once. 

 Mint, Taragon, Chives, and other herbs may be potted up for use 



during the winter. 



Taking Care of the Fruits 



Apples and Pears are best set in the fall, while the stone fruits do better 



if left until spring. However prepare the soil now. 

 Prune Grapes and fruit trees any time this month, and if the wood of 



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