The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-03
WORK FOR THE
 OCTOBER GARDEN
Tender Bulbs and Tubers Should be Lifted After
 First Frost.
Although the frost has yet spared

Although the frost has yet spared the gardens in the city, and the Dah- Has, Cosmos, Nasturtiums and Asters are still in the acme of perfection, we know that the outdoor beauty Is nearly past and 1t is time to prepare for autumn work
 The tender bulbs and tuhers should be lifted Immediately after the first frost, dig the Gladiolus, Madeira vines and Tuberous Begonia as soon as the tops are spoiled trim them close to the bulb, have them thor oughly dried in the sun, then put In paper bags, storing in cool dry place specially avoid moisture and heat. The stems of Dahlas and Cannes should be cut about six inches from the roots, dry the Dahlias for day in the sun. then place in shallow boxes with the stems up, cover with dry earth or sand, and keep In a cool, dry cellar, simply where no frost will penetrate, giving an occasional look over during the winter to see that dampness has not been injurious. All the earth possible should be left on the clumps of Cannas place them ln- tact on the cellar bottom. They re- quire a warm temperature and per haps a little watering during the win ter should any signs of shrlveling be- come apparent If any of the other little summer bulbs are grown such as OXalis, Moutbrolla. Amaryllls, Zephyranthes, etc, treat in the same manner as the Gladlolus, As Tube roses are practically useless after lowering and are produced in the south for such cheap rates, 1t hardly pays to attempt their reproduction in this climate. If you have in the gar den some large clumps of any partial ly neshy rooted hardy plants that are not Towering as profusely as you de- sire it is not too late to divide and replant; we allude to such varieties ns the German and Japanese 1rises, Day Lilies. Hemerocalls or Yellow Lily, the Oriental Puppies, Hardy Phloxes. Helianthus and many others. Lift tho whole clump and separate without too much cutting. repant In fresh soil, l choosing only the strongest roots, all weak. witherod plants should be dis | carded. as it Is well known fact | that n lot of immature roots and fol-
 iage ia more of a detriment than q | help. Now comes the subject of cold
 Araincs, they are SO easily made, SO
 simply to care for and produce such satisfactory results thnt It seems nl-
 most necessity for any flower lover, Any kind of rough lumber may be
 utilized, and even used in place of regular sash frames,
 Fairly good garden soil with It.
 tle enrching is all that is needed and | the variety that can be grown In cold | frames Isfvery extensive. The Pansy
 stands pre-eminent for general utility,
 prick out the young plants about four ! inches apart, the tiniest seedlings If
 transplanted now will produce fine plants next spring Then follow with | the English Daisies Cornsllps, Forget | Me- Nots, Polyanthus. Canterburg ! Bells Foxgloves HollyhoclSs and a number of other sorts that are better
 cd with little protection the first
 winter A few clumps of the Hardy | English Violet will give delightful abundance of fragrant flowers dur
 ing March and April. also plant few ! of the half hardy spring bulbs, nota- l bly, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White
 Narclssus and Campernelle Jonquils, | You will be more than pleased with | the profusion of flowers they will give | carly in the spring The spikes are
 much superior and of more lasting
 properties than those forced in tho ! greeiV1ouse.
 Within n few weeks will be the
 proper time for planting the general | list of hardy bulbs and after tho
 wonderful success of these flowers last
 spring in New Haven, they should ba
 moro largely planted than usual. We | will try to give from week to week
 some cultural directions and general
 advice regarding varieties in the prop
 or rotation for planting. w.