That if, when planting bulbs such as Tulips, Narcissi, Jon- 

 quils, etc., we mix with the soil a small quantity of a mixture of 

 one-half wood ashes and one-half bone meal, this will induce 

 splendid long, firm stems. 



That newly planted shrubs should be pruned " hard," espe- 

 cially those of twiggy growth. 



That all bulbs should be planted deeper in light soil, and that 

 sand should be mixed with heavy soil where bulbs are to be 

 planted. 



That newly planted stock, whether it be shrubs, evergreens 

 or perennials, must be protected over their first Winter. 



That the soil in which rhododendrons are planted should never 

 be limed. 



rThat as a preventive vigilance, Fall spraying 

 is most important. For it is then that we may 

 anticipate the garden's enemies above ground by 

 destroying their egg-masses, films, webs, etc., by 

 spraying every climber, pillar, standard bush and knoll roses, and 

 every shrub in our gardens. 



That Fall spraying should not be done until after the ground 

 freezes, and it is most essential that the spraying should be thorough 

 from the ground to the topmost tips and the soil at the base as well, 

 every branch and twig should be saturated with a lime and sul- 

 phur spray made with ten ounces of lime-sulphur mixture and 

 five ounces of arsenate of lead paste to twenty gallons of water. 



(I cannot possibly overrate the value of this Fall spraying, 

 and if it is done conscientiously and thoroughly you will be con- 

 vinced next Summer of its importance and of its value.) 



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