In re-planting borders, most of the perennials will need dividing. Cut the coarser growers into pieces with a spade or large knife, and pull the more tender ones gently apart. Discard altogether woody centres of Michaelmas dais) roots, etc. Give plenty of room in re-planting, and arrange for bold clumps and masses, usually of not less than three specimens. Be careful to place most of the taller plants towards the back of border, unless, of course. it is a bed with a path on either side.

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Lilies should be introduced freely in borders of perennials, and left for years to come to perfection. It is advisable for this reason that the bulbs should be planted rather deeply. Cover with sand when putting in. Many lilies, it should be remembered, are better for being protected against the hot summer sun by plants with tall foliage.

May-flowering tulips should be planted in November. Seedling wallflowers, Canterbury bells, double daisies, and sweet-williams, also carnations from layers, may be placed in their permanent quarters during mild weather. In cold, wet districts, however, planting is best deferred until spring. The choicer among edging plants prefer sand, and should not be planted in heavy soils where a cold, wet clay predominates. Many of them, however, will stand a better chance of getting established if they are planted in the spring.

Keep the lawn well swept and rolled, and do any re-turfing necessary, also alterations in flower-beds and walks. Unless the season is unusually mild and wet, grass-cutting will from now be discontinued.