Plant This Fall for Good Results Next Spring 
The rush of work that must be done in the spring 
makes it desirable to do as much as possible in the fall. 
The soil is warm then but not too wet. The planting 
season extends over a longer time than in the spring, 
and the moderate weather that comes before freezing 
time gives the newly transplanted roots a chance to 
get established. Then when spring comes, they are 

ready to start immediate growth. 
At the end of the summer you have a pretty good 
idea of what is needed to improve your garden. While 
these plans are uppermost in your mind, it is advisable 
to carry them out. And then, in the fall the nurseryman 
has more time to fill orders and is able to send you first- 
class plants fresh from the field. 
ROSES 
Set the bushes 15 to 18 inches apart, 
either in a bed by themselves or along the 
edge of a shrubbery border in groups of 
three to five. Dig a good-sized hole for 
each plant and mix some well-decayed 
stable manure or commercial fertilizer 
with the soil. Spread out the roots and 
sift the soil carefully over them. Pack 
firmly in place. For winter protection, 
hill up the soil around each bush to a 
height of several inches. After the ground 
freezes, cover with leaves or evergreen 
boughs. 












PERENNIALS 
Late summer and early fall planting of 
perennials will bring good results if done 
in cloudy, damp weather or in the evening. 
Be sure to firm the soil well around the 
plants, but cultivate the top soil to keep 
it loose and thus prevent evaporation of 
water. A mulch of leaves or strawy manure 
applied after the ground freezes will help 
to bring the plants through the winter 
without injury. A mulch only a few inches 
deep is sufficient; it should be removed 
gradually in the spring. 












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Preparing soil for rose-bed by working manure into the bottom 

Showing the ‘‘bud”’ 
placed just under the 
surface when planted 


BULBS 
Early fall is the time to plant spring- 
flowering bulbs. Spade the ground well 
and work bonemeal into it., If the soil is 
inclined to be heavy, place a handful of 
sand in each hole before setting the bulb. 
Narcissus are planted about 4 inches deep, 
tulips slightly deeper. Smaller bulbs are 
set only 114 to 2 inches deep. A mulch 
will prevent frost from heaving the bulbs 
out of the ground. Straw, hay, or leaves 
may be used. 


Keeping the roots in water or thin 
mud until planted to prevent their 
getting dry 




HINTS ON 
ROSE PLANTING 

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CARROLL GARDENS 
