The Time to Plant 
O NE of the most often asked questions is: When is the right 
time to plant, the Autumn or the Spring? The answer to 
this question depends entirely on the material to be planted, 
the location it is to be planted in, and the time when the question 
is asked. 
The Autumn is the better time to handle all plant material of 
unquestioned hardiness. Many rock plants especially do better if 
planted early in the autumn. Most all bloom early in the Spring. 
Therefore when late Spring planting is attempted, losses usually 
occur or there is an unsightly spot in the rockery or border caused 
by spoiled blossoms. In the Fall, weather and soil conditions, as a 
rule, are better than in the early Spring. A little covering of excelsior 
or clean dry straw is all the Winter protection required. 
Here are a few planting suggestions: 
Plant Alpine and Herbaceous Plants from September 1st to No¬ 
vember 1st. Roses from October 15th to December 1st. Peonies, 
German and Japanese Iris from September 1st to frost. Oriental 
Poppies from August 15th to October 15th. Dutch Bulbs from 
October 1st until ground is frozen. Lilies immediately when received. 
Always remember that the best time to transplant any hardy plant 
or rock plant is when it is dormant. Most all rock plants are dor' 
mant in our country early in September immediately after the hottest 
and driest days of the Summer are over. Transplant them just before 
they commence their new Fall growth. It is our practice to ship no 
plants or bulbs except at the season when they will give best results. 
If you lack experience, order early and leave the responsibility of 
shipping with us. 
Every order in the Autumn is carefully examined, material and 
location carefully considered, and shipment is made only of such 
material as can be transplanted in your part of the country at that 
particular time, the balance is carried over by us and sent to you in 
the Spring. This work of examining is not left to employees; it is 
done by a responsible official of the company with many years of 
experience. 
Do not let the first light frost in the Fall stop your garden opera- 
tions. Light frosts are a help rather than a hindrance. 
