THE WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 148, 22 June 1918, Page 16

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN.

Plant Antirrhinums, Nemesia, Pansies, Stocks, Coreopsis. Roan planting will now be in full swing, and tho work should "be pushed on when the ground is in condition. Shrubs can be lifted now and' re-planted. In many gardens this It often left undone, and the result is they get overgrown and crowd out each other ilitil the best varieties are spoilt. Dahlias will now be ready for lifting, and care should be taken when lifting to see that tho labels are made secure to the roots. Take Chrysanthemum cuttings as they are obtainable; early cuttings usually gi*e the best results. Bulbs are pushing through the ground, and a* soon as tho tops can bo seen the beds should be hoed and weeded. Border Carnations will need going over, and any rusty or decaying foliage should be removed. Make an early planting of Gladioli. These bulbs require good ground, well dug. Fresh manure should not be used so that it comes In contact with the base of the bulb. Push on with hedge cutting and general cleaning up, so that everything is tidy for the sDrioa. Sweet Peas will need attention to keep- them trained to the sticks so that the growths do not lio on tbo ground for slugs to eat. Perpetual Flowering Carnation cuttings can be put in as soon as they are obtainable. Use tho side growths, which are found about half way down the flower stem. Any shrubs that are attacked with "sooty scale" should be sprayed with kerosene emulsion or red oil, uaing it at a strength of 1 part oil to 25 parts water. Dig and weed herbaceous borders; any clumps that are too large should be lifted and divided. Use for re-planting the outside growths. In the greenhouse growth v/ill be slow, and no undue forcing should be done. Give plenty of air consistent with the outside temperature and occupants of the house. Cyclamen in pots will be showing bloom now, and the plants should receive a littlo .quid manure with about every other watering. Primulas and Cinerarias will also be growing steadily, and will be showing for bloom. Green Fly and Red Spider may put in an appearance, end if so, no time should be lost in fumigating the house. It is a good plan to make a rule of giving the house a fumigating once every ten or fourteen days. The insects so soon get a hold unnoticed that the only way to cure is by regular fumigation. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Digging and trenching will still be the chief work in this department, and it is seldom a garden is spoilt by being dug too much. There is little that can be done in regard to crops, although a careful watch should be kept on any young plan;, of Cabbage an Cauliflower to see that slugs do not spoil them. The hoe should be kept going to keep down weeds amongst standing crops. A few early Potatoes can be planted in a warm, dry position, in places where frosts are not probable. Plantations of Rhubarb can now be made, either try procuring fresh roots or by lifting and dividing old clumps. When dividing old clumps divide into small pieces. One crown or growing point is all that is required. Fruit trees should be pruned this month. Pick up and burn all pruning* and also any fallen leaves. These are the source of many diseases. Look over any Seed Potatoes in store, removing any that show the least signs of disease or decay. Seed Potatoes should be boxed as soon as possible so that the sprouts are kept strong and sturdy. Give plenty of light and air.