1918 NOVEMBER 1918 
® New Moon, 3rd day, 4h. 2m., evening. 
3 First Quarter, 11th day, llh. 46m., morning. 
© Full Moon, 18th day, 2h. 33ra., morning. 
Last Quarter, 25th day, 5h. 25m., morning. 
1 
Fr. 
All Saints’ Day. 
2 
Sa. 
Enjoy the various 'Mum shows coming on; watch the novelties. 
3 
S. 
The retail grower’s houses should be attractive to visitors. 
4 
M. 
^ For an early Spring crop of Melons under glass start the plants Nov. 
\ 1-15. 
5 
Tu. 
6 
W. 
Roots of Witloof Chicory to be used later for forcing should be dug 
before the ground freezes. 
7 
Th. 
■ Try planting bulbs of Ixias for Easter; they will please your custom- 
ers; 10 bulbs in a 6-iu. pan is about right. 
8 
Fr. 
Late ’Mums often pay better than early ones. 
9 
Sa. 
Fumigating is important now; get the houses clear of pests. 
10 
S. 
Prolong the flowering period of Stevia in a house of 40 degs. 
11 
M. 
Martinmas, feast of 8t. Martin. 
12 
Tu. 
Ericas are fine for Christmas; have a good supply for then. 
13 
W. 
Florist's Exchange goes to press each Wednesday at noon. 
14 
Th. 
Are you preparing for Thanksgiving Day and after that for Christmas ? 
15 
Fr. 
Pot up table ferns; they are always handy. 
16 
Sa. 
Don’t be a stick-in-the-mud; attend the big shows and conventions. 
17 
S. 
E. D. Godfrey is an ideal single ’Mum for Thanksgiving Day. 
18 
M. 
Follow ’Mums with giganteum Lilies for Easter and give more heat. 
19 
Tu. 
Water vegetables in the greenhouse preferably in the morning; little or 
no water in cloudy weather. ^ 
20 
W. 
Hybrid tea Roses in pots do best over Winter in a dry coldframe. 
21 
Th. 
Poinsettias require an even temperature; 60 degs. is about right. 
22 
Fr. 
Sweet Fern (Comptonia) in masses, makes a pretty effect. 
23 
Sa. 
Force Rhubarb at 55 degs. to 60 degs. 
24 
S. 
(. Review the past season; note your mistakes and failures. Haven’t 
j you much to be thankful for? 
25 
M. 
26 
Tu. 
Sow seeds of Pentstemon. 
27 
W. 
Retinosporas of all kinds root freely from December cuttings under glass 
28 
Th. 
Thanksgiving Day. 
29 
Fr. 
St. Andrew. 
30 
Sa. 
Dwarf Japanese Yew, Jaxus cuspidata brevifolia, is a handsome sort; 
set cuttings under glass in late Autumn or early Winter. 
