me to say that they need some Winter protection. It need only 

 be a few inches of leaves, coarse hay, or, if you prefer it, rotted 

 stable manure, using three or four inches. But I caution you not 

 to protect your Delphinium roots with anything but coal ashes ; 

 heap up a small mound over each crown. If by any chance the 

 Delphinium worm has been destructive to your Delphiniums, use 

 a little Paris green, dusting it over the crowns before putting on 

 the coal ashes. Your precious Delphiniums will then be free 

 from frost rot as well as from their one living enemy, the Delphin- 

 ium worm. Study all the latest Delphinium hybrids and plant 

 some of each variety that may appeal to you. 



Fine roots, clumps or crowns of every hardy plant I name 

 may be secured from the nurseries by October first. Not 

 seedlings, remember, Amateur Gardeners, but plants that have 

 bloomed and are reliable, strong and worth while. There are a 

 number of perennials I wish to speak of comprehensively. I will 

 begin with Meehan's Mallow Marvels. When I say that for late 

 Summer gorgeousness they have no equal, I do not exaggerate 



^vHE perennials I am going to mention that should be 

 1^^^ planted this Fall do not include, as you must know, 

 the desirable ones, but only those that I know will 

 produce better results next Spring and Summer — that 

 *^ is, if they are planted this Fall. It is unnecessary for 



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