IN THE FLOWER GARDEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 13, 15 July 1937, Page 26

IN THE FLOWER GARDEN

Weeds flourish in spite of bad weather and besides making the garden untidy, they keep the ground cold, harbour insect pests, and choke the plants. Dig them under. As soon as a warm spell is experienced one is tempted to sow seeds, some of which are not quite hardy. Resist the temptation, as more cold rough weather is sure to come before the winter is over. Protect tender shrubs such as luculia by placing some light litter such as straw or bracken over them, or a piece of scrim answers the purpose. , * Finish the lifting and storing of dahlia tubers, being sure to label them securely. They must be stored where frost will not destroy them. . Propagate chrysanthemums from sucker growths. The cuttings should be about four inches long, planted firmly in nursery beds of sandy loam. Choose a sheltered position which is not too shady. Plant roses, all kinds of flowering and ornamental shrubs, and trees and hedges. Keep the soil free around spring-flowering bulbs and remove weeds. Established rose bushes should be pruned and the beds be forked over Some conns of gladioli may be planted in well-drained plots for early flowering. Keep sweet peas well supported. Dust round the plants with lime or soot to keep down slugs, •