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den hardy annuals may be planted
and perennials divided but
do not be tempted to plant when
the ground is to wet."

Questions

1 Should strawberry beds be mulched
now with straw? Yes

2. If the flower beds are filled up with
rich earth, is there danger of covering
rose bushes too deeply? If the beds have
to have much filling it will be better to
raise them slightly with a spade and
fill in under them

3 What treatment for a Palm which
is turning brown? It may be too dry
Renew the earth once in 18 months

4 How many plant plant seeds
in the open ground? A few do but the
majority think it best to start in boxes
in the house or in a hot bed or frame
with glass

5 Should manure on an asparagus
bed be forked in? Yes, early before it
starts to grow

6 Should mulch on strawberry beds
be removed? Not till they are done
bearing