. Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1. Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver. 4 J. T. LOVETT. LITTLE SILVER, N. plaat or by putting strawberry baskets over them; and to water co- piously. There is also danger of heating in transit if shipped in hot weather. Therefore spring and autumn are the best seasons for planting—some persons preferring autu
. Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1. Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver. 4 J. T. LOVETT. LITTLE SILVER, N. plaat or by putting strawberry baskets over them; and to water co- piously. There is also danger of heating in transit if shipped in hot weather. Therefore spring and autumn are the best seasons for planting—some persons preferring autumn plant- ing and others claiming spring to be the better season. As a matter of fact, neither spring nor fall is to be preferred for the entire list of varie- ties. It is essential to give a covering or "Mulch" of some des- cription to fall plantings. Loose, light manure :s perhaps the best material though almost anything which is riot too heavy and soggy will answer. An example of Japanese Gardening. It should be applied as soon as the earth has become encrusted by freezing and forked into the soil upon the approach of pleasant weather in the spring, when all danger of freezing is over. Do not permit it to remain until the plants have become "started" or made considerable ^rowth; for they will then be more or less damaged when the "digging in" process is per- formed. The proper distance for placing each plant from its neighbor depends upon the habit of the variety—whether it be a strong :,- nd vigorous grower or one of more dwarf and compact habit—varying from a few inches to as much as two feet. Those in the front line should be planted closely in order to cover and conceal the earth quickly. Plants of creeping habit and with attractive foliage—such as the Moss Pinks—are frequently planted with tall growing varieties to cover the ground. In planting, straighten and spread out the roots, and press the soil down firmly; but place no deep
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