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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
August^ — Continue the budding of Rose stocks. Insert 
cuttings of Violas, Pansies, Antirrhinums, Pentstemons, etc. 
in sandy soil in cold frames. Carnations may still be layered. 
Most Alpines may be reared from cuttings inserted in gritty soil 
in well-drained pots in a cold frame this month. Choice bulbs, 
such as Colchicums, Autumn-flowering Crocuses, Winter- 
flowering Irises should be planted. See remarks in the various 
cultural sections further on. Look out for earwigs infesting 
Dahlia blooms. Cut half opened blooms of Everlasting flowers 
with long stems, tie them in small bunches, and suspend 
them blooms downwards in a cool place to thoroughly dry. 
September. — Plant such bulbs as Snowdrops, Chionodoxas, 
Amaryllis, Leucojiums, Cyclamens, Winter Aconites, etc. Insert 
cuttings of hardy shrubs, Roses, Geraniums, Calceolarias, Pent- 
stemons, etc., in cold frames. Prune away the shoots of Rambler 
Roses that have flowered, retaining only the current year’s growth 
for flowering the next year. Lift and store tender bedding plants 
required forproducing cuttings in spring at the endof the month. 
October. — Plant Narcissi, Tulips, and other spring-flowering 
bulbs. Wallflowers, Forget-me-nots, Polyanthuses, and Prim- 
roses, reared from seed in June, plant in their flowering positions. 
Lift rooted layers of Carnations and either plant them in three- 
inch pots to w'inter in a cold frame, or replant them in their 
future flowering positions. Lift and store Dahlia roots directly 
the frost has blackened their foliage. 
November. — Prepare sites for and plant Rose trees. Hardy 
trees and shrubs may also be planted. Lilies, Tulips and 
Daffodils, may likewise be planted early in the month. Lift 
Dahlia, Gladioli and Tigridia roots and store them aw r ay. Top- 
dress lawns w’ith bone-meal at the rate of four ounces per square 
yard. Clear away all fallen leaves and other debris and burn 
them, saving and storing the ashes for use in spring. 
December. — The planting of Roses, trees and shrubs 
may still be continued in favourable weather. New turf may be 
laid down. Box edgings that have become overgrown may be 
lifted, pulled to pieces and then replanted. New’ hedges, too, 
maybe planted. Have shrubberies dug over, also any dead wood 
cut out. Protect Violets and Christmas Roses from inclement 
weather by covering them w ith improvised frames or handlights. 
