The Garden Calendar 
JULY 
Weed, cultivate, and water frequently. Use care in applying 
fertilizers in hot weather. Spray when necessary for insects and 
diseases. We will be glad to help with all your garden problems, 
just write to us. 
AUGUST 
This is the ideal month for transplanting evergreens. Cut a 
circle around the plant two or three weeks before transplanting. 
This allows the cut roots to callous over in the ground. Water the 
needles as well as the ground after transplanting. Your lawn will 
need frequent watering during this month. A sprinkler attached 
to the hose is much more efficient than water ng with a hose 
nozzle. Again let us caution you against shallow watering with 
the resulting burning of feeder roots. Plant your seed of Pansy 
and Forget-me-nots now for next year’s bloom. Plant your 
Madonna Lilies this month so they will make their Fall growth. 
When planting, be sure the bulbs are not covered more than two 
inches. Order your Fall bulbs now, as some varieties, as Narcissi, 
benefit by early planting. Pot grown Strawberry plants should 
be set out for a crop next year. 
SEPTEMBER 
Now is the time to divide and transplant Peonies. Peonies 
are seldom subject to attack by insects or diseases and will give 
an abundance of flowers in the garden. Full cultural directions 
on request. September and October are the Fall months for 
moving perennial plants. The earlier this is done, the better 
established will be the plants for wintering over. Narcissi bulbs 
should be planted as they start an early Fall growth. Pot up 
Hyacinths, Tulips, and other Dutch bulbs for greenhouse forc¬ 
ing; also Lilium harrisi (Bermuda Easter Lily). Pot up all gar¬ 
den plants that may be grown on under glass. These may be 
brought in at the first sign of frost. Sow grass seed now for best 
results in establishing a healthy lawn. It is also the best time for 
sowing grass seed for renovating lawns, scratch up all thin spots 
beforesowing. Order your Roses now for delivery next month. This 
will save disappointment, as some varieties sell out rapidly when 
planting season is here. 
OCTOBER 
Lift your Gladioli when the leaves turn brown. Cut off 
leaves and stem and burn them to prevent any thrip from getting 
down into the corms. Montbretia corms should be lifted and 
stored in peat moss, soil, or humus and never allowed to become 
dry. Dahlia tubers may be lifted and stored in peat moss or soil 
over Winter. All Spring blooming bulbs should be in the ground 
by the end of the month. We will gladly forward our Fall cata¬ 
logue upon request. This is your last chance to plant perennial 
plants until Spring. In the Fall the nurseries are well stocked 
and orders receive the best attention. 
NOVEMBER 
After the ground is well frozen, protect the less hardy peren¬ 
nial plants with salt hay or leaves. Apply enough so that the 
sun’s rays will not penetrate to the soil. Salt hay allows for free 
ventilation, which prevents molds and rotting at the crown of 
the plants. Boxwood, Rhododendron and*other evergreens are 
damaged by Winter winds and should be enclosed with burlap 
if they are in an exposed spot. 
DECEMBER 
Carefully inspect the bulbs you have stored for Winter. If 
the Dahlias show signs of drying, add a little moisture. Lining 
the baskets, boxes or barrels with newspaper will help to main¬ 
tain a more even temperature and better moisture conditions. 
Annuals for Special Locations 
Annual 
is for Cut 
Flowers 
Anchusa 
Cosmos 
Nasturtium 
Antirrhinum 
Dianthus 
Nemesia 
Arctotis 
Didiscus 
Nigella 
Aster 
Gaillardia 
Petunia 
Calendula 
Globe-amar¬ 
Phlox 
Calliopsis 
anth 
Salpiglossis 
Candytuft 
Gypsophila 
Scabiosa 
Carnation 
Helianthus 
Schizanthus 
Centaurea 
Helichrysum 
Stocks 
Chrysanthe¬ 
Hunnemannia 
Sweet Peas 
mum 
Larkspur 
Verbena 
Clarkia 
Marigold 
Mignonette 
Zinnia 
Annuals for Semi- Skade 
Anchusa 
Impatiens 
Salpiglossis 
Aster 
Lupin 
Schizanthus 
Cornflower 
Myosotis 
Snapdragon 
Clarkia 
Nemophila 
Sweet Alyssum 
Godetia 
Pansy 
Torenia 
Annuals 
for Sligktly Moist 
Soil 
Amaranthus 
Marvel of 
Nigella 
Calendula 
Peru 
Phlox 
Larkspur 
Mignonette 
Ricinus 
Marigold 
Myosotis 
Schizanthus 
Annuals for Dry Soil 
Arctotis 
Alyssum 
Ageratum 
Calliopsis 
Candytuft 
Centaurea 
Cosmos 
Cynoglossum 
Dianthus 
Dimorpho- Petunia 
theca Portulaca 
Euphorbia Scabiosa 
Gaillardia Statice 
Helianthus Tithonia 
Marigold Verbena 
Mesembryan- Vinca 
themum Zinnia 
Nigella 
Annuals for Poor Soil 
Alyssum 
Antirrhinum 
Celosia 
Clarkia 
Cosmos 
Euphorbia 
Godetia Statice 
Kochia Ursinia 
Mesembryan- Verbena 
themum Venidium 
Nasturtium Zinnia 
Portulaca 
Annuals for Dwarf 
Ageratum 
Alyssum 
Lobelia 
Myosotis 
Nasturtium 
Edging 
Nemesia 
Nemophila 
Pansy 
Portulaca 
Tagetes 
signata 
Virginian- 
stock 
Zinnia (Dwarf) 
Annuals for tke Back 
Ground 
Arctotis Helianthus Tithonia 
Cosmos Larkspur Zinnia (Great 
Dahlias (Dec.) Marigold Dahlia type) 
Fragrant Annuals 
Alyssum 
Ageratum 
Candytuft 
Carnation 
Centaurea 
imperialis 
Dianthus 
Rapid 
Balloonvine 
Canary Bird 
Vine 
Cardinal 
Climber 
Cobaea scan- 
dens 
Heliotrope 
Matthiola 
Mignonette 
Nasturtium 
Nicotiana 
Petunia 
Pansy 
Scabiosa 
Stocks 
Sweet Peas 
Virginian- 
stock 
Wallflower 
Growing Annual 
Vines 
Dolichos 
Gourds 
Humulus 
(Hop Vine) 
Moonflower 
Morning-glory 
Mina lobata 
Nasturtium 
Scarlet Runner 
Beans 
Sweet Pea 
Wild Cucum¬ 
ber 
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