Calendarial Section 
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^August 
The grafting of evergreens under glass is in order this month. 
Keep up labeling of stock that is not well recognized when foliage 
falls. 
The more foliage the stronger a tree becomes, therefore, prune 
only what shape demands. 
Keep up budding; many stocks can be worked even in September. 
Watch closely for insect and fungi enemies. 
Large trees, root pruned now would transplant well a year or so 
hence. 
Prepare for the transplanting of evergreens next month. It is an 
excellent time. 
Layering should finish this month, unless for stock to remain two 
seasons. 
Root out all Fall Grass on lawns before it sheds its seeds. 
Pruning shrubs to form globe and other shapes should be looked 
to now. 
Fall ])acking of stock will commence next month. Are all things 
ready? All Chionanthus bushes are not seed bearing; therefore mark 
now such as are. Do the same with Hollies and other non-seed-bearing 
shrubs and trees. 
Half ripened wood under ghiss, of shrubs and trees, I'oot freely 
now. Many “hard cases” root in this way. 
Gather seeds as they ripen for sowing in a month or two. 
Commence advertising stock; sales follow the making known of 
what you have. 
Keej) up cultivating the growing stock. 
Sow new seeds of many perennials now. Many resulting plants will 
flower next Summer. 
See that seedlings and shallow' rooting stock are w’ell supplied with 
water. 
Have photogra))hs taken of trees and shrubs for catalog. It helps 
sales greatly. 
Keep up record of flowering trees, etc., as advised some months ago. 
Give employees more or less vacation this month. It is profitable 
to all concerned. 
September 
Make a list of trees and shrubs with handsome foliage, as leaves 
change. 
Label trees difficult to recognize when bereft of foliage. 
Packing and shipping starts this month; do not overlook the mud 
puddle for roots. 
Transplant evergreens this month, giving them lots of water. 
Get catalogs mailed; the public must know what you have to offer. 
Gather Magnolia and other seeds, wash pulp free when they need 
it, sow at once or preserve in damp sand until Spring. 
See that glazing and repairs to all glass structures are completed 
this month. 
The cultivator may be put away now; late growth is not desirable. 
Seed pods on Althaea are objected to by many; mark double (seed- 
less) ones for future plantings. 
Make a list of trees and shrubs having handsome colored berries, 
for future use. 
