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AUGUST This is the ideal month for transplant- 
ing 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 watering 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. 
SEPTEMBE 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 cul- 
tural 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. Narcissus bulbs should be planted as they start an early 
fall growth. Pot up Hyacinths, Tulips, and other Dutch bulbs 
for greenhouse forcing; also Lilium harrisi (Bermuda Easter 
Lily). Pot up all garden plants that may be grown on under 
glass. These may be brought in at the first sign of frost. Sow 
OCTOBE Lift your Gladioli when the leaves 
turn brown. Cut off leaves and 
stems 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 mass 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 catalogue 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. 
After the ground is well 
NOVEMBE frozen, protect the less 
hardy perennial 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. 
Carefully inspect the bulbs 
DECEMBE 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 maintain a more even temperature and better moisture 
conditions. 

FLOWERS THAT SHOW IMPROVEMENT 
GROWN IN CLOTH HOUSES 
grass seed now for best results in establishing a healthy lawn. Asters Godetia 
It is also the best time for sowing grass seed for renovating Antirrhinum Salpiglossis 
lawns, scratch up all thin spots before sowing. Order your Begonia (tuberous rooted) Scabiosa 
Roses now for delivery next month. This will save disap- Browallia Sweet Peas 
pointment, as some varieties sell out rapidly when planting Hardy Chrysanthemums Zinnia 
season is here. Dahlias 

Annuals for Special Locations 
Annuals for Cut Flowers 
Annuals for Dry Soil 
Annuals for the Background 

Anchusa Cosmos Nasturtium Arctotis Dimorpho- Petunia Arctotis Helianthus Tithonia 
Antirrhinum Dianthus Nemesia Alyssum theca Portulaca Cosmos Larkspur Zinnia (Great 
Arctotis Didiscus Nigella Ageratum Euphorbia Scabiosa Dahlias (Dec.) Marigold Dahlia type) 
Aster Gaillardia Petunia Calliopsis Gaillardia Statice 
Calendula Globe- Phlox Candytuft Helianthus Tithonia 
Calliopsis amaranth Salpiglossis Centaurea Marigold Verbena 
Candytuft Gypsophila Scabiosa Cosmos Mesembryan- Vinca 
Carnation Helianthus Schizanthus Cynoglossum themum Zinnia 
Centaurea Helichrysum Stocks Dianthus Nigella 
Chrysanthe- Hunnemannia Sweet Peas Fragrant Annuals 
mum Larkspur Verbena 
Clarkia Marigold Zinnia Alyssum Heliotrope Scabiosa 
Mignonette Ageratum Matthiola Stocks 
" Candytuft Mignonette Sweet Peas 
Annuals for Poor Soil Carnation Nasturtium Virginian- 
Centaurea Nicotiana stock 
Alyssum Godetia Statice imperialis Petunia Wallflower 
Annuals for Semi-Shade Antirrhinum — Kochia Dees Bisnthis Pansy 
Celosia Mesembryan- Verbena 
Anchusa Impatiens Salpiglossis Clarkia themum Venidium 
Aster Lupin Schizanthus Cosmos Nasturtium Zinnia 
Cornflower Myosotis Snapdragon Euphorbia Portulaca 
Clarkia Nemophila Sweet Alyssum 
Godetia Pansy Torenia 
Rapid Growing Annual Vines 
Balloonvine Dolichos Nasturtium 
Annuals for Dwarf Edging Canary Bird oe ge Runner 
i i i Vine Humulus eans 
Annuals for Slightly Moist Soil Ageratum Nemesia Tagetes Cardinal (Hop Vine) Sweet Pea 
Amaranthus Marvel of Nigella Alyssum Nemophila signata Climber Moontower Wild Cucum- 
Calendula Peru Phlox Lobelia Pansy Virginian- Cobaea scan- Morning-glory ber 
Larkspur Mignonette Ricinus Myosotis Portulaca stock dens Mina lobata 
Marigold Myosotis Schizanthus Nasturtium Zinnia (Dwarf) 
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