Jasper Republican, Volume 2, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1875 — Preparing Plante ter Winter. [ARTICLE]

Preparing Plante ter Winter.

September is a very important month with those who cultivate flowers for the house. During this month everything should be repotted, if it has not been done before. Many plants need a change at thio season before going into winter quarters. In fact the health and growth of plants depend much on potting and the soil that is used. Worms are quite sure to get iu during lhe summer. Plants soon show their presence by making a poor growth or assuming a sickly hue. If plants like geraniums, heliotropes, etc., have been taken out es the pots and plant ed into the ground during summer, they will not do much in the way of blooming the fore part of winter. For fall show and early winter it Is better to keep plants in pots plunged in the ground. When cold nights come they are easily removed to the house, where they will make a fine show. Perhaps they may peed pew pots before going into the house. Oleanders, ivies and some others must be cleaned of all insects before taking in. The leaves must be examined carefully and washed if the insects adhere to the leaves. The under side especially must not be neglected. A fine brush is sometimes useful in getting rid of the scaly insects that infest oleanders and some others. Chrysanthemums if in the ground must be taken up with care, kept in the shade a few days and well supplied with water until after their season of bloom. A good collection of these is very desirable for the fall and early winter.— St. Paul PioneerPress.