. Better fruit. Fruit-culture. igii BETTER FRUIT Page 4/. a class hy themselves in the man}' splen- did improved varieties now so popular, should always be planted in the fall—in September, if possible. They start into growth very early in spring, and one year's bloom is lost if they arc moved then. Planted now, they become well rooted and ready for the season of new- growth. The peony is, however, one'of the flowering plants that most needs time for its best effect; it is shy of being dis- turbed and gains immensely as it becomes a strong clump, massive both in flower and foliage, and covered
. Better fruit. Fruit-culture. igii BETTER FRUIT Page 4/. a class hy themselves in the man}' splen- did improved varieties now so popular, should always be planted in the fall—in September, if possible. They start into growth very early in spring, and one year's bloom is lost if they arc moved then. Planted now, they become well rooted and ready for the season of new- growth. The peony is, however, one'of the flowering plants that most needs time for its best effect; it is shy of being dis- turbed and gains immensely as it becomes a strong clump, massive both in flower and foliage, and covered with buds and blossoms by the dozen. It is no longer the fashion to call the peony coarse. In fact not only the most delicate tints of soft color, but fine fragrance also is found in these richly solid and most ef?ective flowers. Entirely hardy and free from insects and diseases, it is per- haps no wonder that they arc often put forward now as rivals to the rose. A common error in planting is to set the crown too deeply; two inches of co\'- ering with soil is enough. Like the rose, the peony should be well fed; rich soil and abundant moisture are required for the best results. Another favorite hardy perennial much- recommenderl for fall planting is the iris. r>iith the German and the Japanese varie- ties m-Av well be planted now. but in ni}' own experience I have found the iris one of the most accommodating of plants in this respect, submitting cheerfully to removal at almost any time. If one has a pond or stream on the place it is a delightful plant for colonizing, growing and increasing without care in a moist situation. The German iris increases its root stocks rapidly, and in a mixed bed the more hardy and vigorous kinds are liable to take possession, to the detri- ment of the more delicate ones, so that choice sorts are apt to disappear unless gi^en a separate location. This is a favorable time for starting or transplanting woody vines, like the honeysuckle. The ease
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