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20. If manure is not available leaf mold or some other form of decomposing organic matter such as rotted straw or hay will serve. Horticultural peat may be purchased by the bale but if this type of material is used, chemical fertilizer should be used with it to supply nitrogen immediately such as ammonium sulphate at the rate of one pound to one hundred square feet. When the ground for the border is covered with sod turn it upside down in the bottom of the trench where it will rot quickly. Chemical fertilizer such as 5-10-15 at the rate of three pounds per 100 square feet should be worked in top layer of soil well before planting. If prepared in August you may plant in September but if later, leave until the following Spring. You can plant Peonies in early September but they are better in the Spring. Iris should be divided in late July or August. Lilies also can be moved in August but much better in the spring time. Make certain you will have a warm coating of either straw or leaves at least 5 to 6 inches and pile snow on top in zero weather. Good Gardening! Bertha Smith HELP THE GRAND OPENING? WHO? THE R.A, NEEDS YOU, What For? 1. To set up tables and chairs 2. Bar tenders When? September 6th Who to Call? Paul Butler 445-5202 MUSIC As the fall season re-opens, why not have your child take music lessons from a registered music teacher? WHAT IS A REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHER? 'A registered music teacher is one who has been teaching music in a professional capacity with a pedagogical skill considered satisfactory by the Board of Examiners.' . (From the By-Laws of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association) A registered music teacher, before being accepted as such, is subjected to a very intensive examination of all her qualifications. If your child is taking lessons from a registered music teacher you know that he or she is being correctly taught. What better gift can you give your child than a knowledge and appreciation of good music? This is something that can be enjoyed as long as he or she lives.