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GARDEN GUIDE 



March 



Pruning may be dope on Catalpas, Hibiscus, Vines. By the end 

 of the month protective material may l)e taken away from most of 

 the shrubs. Lawns should be swept, rolled, re-seeded and top dre«sed . 

 Pansies, Daisies, dwarf Phlox may be planted at the end of the month. 

 About the 17th make a hotbed. Sow seeds of annuals and perennials, 

 especially Asters, Begonias, Cobaea scandens, Coleus, Gypsophila, 

 Nicotiana, Petunia, Phlox, Ricinus, Salvia, Verbena, Zinnia, in the 

 greenhouse or in frames. Sow in the greenhouse or hotbed. Peppers, 

 Egg Plant, Tomato, Cucumber and Melon. 



April 



Set out plants of Cabbage, CauHflower, Celery, Kohl-Rabi, Leek, 

 Lettuce from frames. 



Set out plants of Alyssum, EngUsh Daisy, Dianthus, Myosotis, 

 Pansy. Also sow in frames seeds of above and Asters, Candytuft, 

 Celosia, Centaurea, Dianthus, Dimorphotheca, Eschscholtzia, Holly- 

 hocks, Marigold, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Poppies, Pyrethrum, 

 Sweet Peas, Sweet William. Seedlings sown in March need trans- 

 planting. Make cuttings of all house plants that will stand it, such as 

 Geraniums, Coleus, Begonias. Give them an indoor start. Sow out- 

 side Beets, Carrots, Corn (extra early), Kohl-Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, 

 Onions, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, 

 Swiss Chard, Turnips. 



Divide perennials and plant others received from nurseryman. 

 Plant shrubs and evergreens. Plant Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plum 

 trees, Currants, Gooseberries, Strawberries. Plant Beans, Corn and 

 Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkins, when Apples bloom. Give the 

 Rhubarb some manure and nitrate and cover with box to keep it 

 tender. 



Asparagus: Dig in the mulch and give nitrate and other fertilizer. 

 Leave a few stalks for beetle traps. Prune hedges. 



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May 



Frames need attention to watering and ventilation. Sow seeds for 

 late crops of Cabbage and CauHflower. Nothing is gained by setting 

 out Egg Plants and Peppers too soon. Wait until it is really warm 

 before removing from coldframes. You can keep the soil between the 

 Onion and Carrot rows stirred if you have planted Radishes between 

 and can see where the rows are. 



Spray fruit. Plant Gladiolus till late in June. Plant about 

 four inches deep. DahUas may be planted for later blooming. 



