VERY DAY someone writes to us to ask: 
“When is the better time to plant—the fall 
or the spring?” The answer depends on the 
sort of material to be planted, the climate 
in which it is to be planted, and the time 
when the question is asked. The fall is the 
better time to handle all plant material of 
unquestioned hardiness. It is a time of com¬ 
parative leisure in gardening operations. 
Generally the weather is pleasant, whereas 
the spring is usually cold and wet. In the 
fall the soil is dry, in better condition for 
planting, and more pleasant to work with than in spring. 
Excepting in the very cold states, one may plant prac¬ 
tically all the shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants in the 
fall. The trees and shrubs should be planted between 
October 15 and November 15. The herbaceous plants 
ought to get into the ground between September 15 and 
October 15. Dutch bulbs and a few lilies must be planted 
in the fall, and may be planted at no other time. Hardy 
Roses, Iris, and Peonies give best results when planted 
in the fall. Except in the South, Evergreens, and such 
material as Magnolias, Azaleas, and Altheas should be 
planted in the spring. 
It is our practice to ship nothing except at the season 
when it is likely to give best results. Every order is ex¬ 
amined, and every condition likely to affect successful 
transplanting is considered before the item is marked for 
shipment. This work is not left to employees; it is done 
by a responsible official of the company. It is part of our 
service to our customers. 
ELLIOTT NURSERY CO. 
MAGEE BLDG., 336 FOURTH AVE. 
PITTSBURGH, PA. 
Nurseries: Springdale, Pa. 
