SUMMER WORK 



During the latter part of summer, when the 

 extreme hot weather that we have at the north 

 sets in, cut away nearly all the top of the JPansy- 

 plants. This will give the plants a chance to 

 rest during the season when they are not equal 

 to the task of flowering, because of the hot, dry 

 weather which is so trying to them. Along in 

 September, when the weather becomes cooler, 

 Ithey will take a fresh start and give us fine 

 flowers all through the fall. 



Look over the perennials and satisfy yourself 

 that there is color-harmony everywhere. If you 

 find a discord anywhere, mark the plant that 

 makes it for removal later on. 



Be sure to keep all seed from developing on the 

 'Sweet Peas. This you must do if you would 

 have a good crop of flowers during the fall 

 months. 



If any plants seem too thick, sacrifice some of 

 them promptly. No plant can develop itself 

 satisfactorily if it is crowded. 



Poor plants will find their way into all col- 

 lections. If you find one in yours, remove it 

 at once. There are so many good ones at our 

 disposal that we cannot aff ord to give place, even 

 for a season, to an inferior kind. 



Let neatness prevail everywhere. Gather up 



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