THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 255, 27 October 1928, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The planting of Chrysanthemums can be pushed on now. The soil is in perfect condition. When planting in beds allow room between the plants for working. The best way is to keep them in single rows; the plants can be put closer together by this method. The Chrysanthemum is a surface rooter, and although the soil must be in fair condition, it should be firm. As the plants grow top* dressings of rich soil should be relied upon to keep the plants going. Dahlias can be planted. The ground for these should be well muured. Put in the centre stake before planting; it will save the risk of spoiling a good plant by putting the stake through the tubers. The filling of beds and borders with various seedlings can be done. Almost every kind of seedling procurable can be put out now. When planting leave some space to get out a few autumn flowering subjects later on. A bed of Salvia Bonfire or Zinnias planted * R December make a good show during autumn. Sweet Peas are now requiring every attention. The flowers must be kept out. Growths must be thinned and the leaders kept tied to their supports. Applications of liquid manure can be given to Sweet Peas, but let it b® weak. Cow or sheep manure makes a very good liquid for them. Daffodils are over, but the foliage must not be cut off if the bulbs are expected to flower next season. Leave until it has quite died off. The soil between the bulbs can be forked over, and some seedlings put in to hide the foliage. Seeds of annuals and half-hardy annuals can be sown now. A plant that is useful on hot, dry banks, and even paths, is the Portulacca; this can be sown now. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Asparagus beds are beginning to send up the "gr«»»." and weeds must be carefully pulled to prevent damage. Make further sowings of Peas. Those up should have soil pulled up to the stems. The Peas should be staked before they fall over. French and Runner Beans «an be, sown bow. A deeply worked soil is required. Rhubarb which is now starting into growth should have a good application of superphosphate. Pumpkins, Melons, can be town now. A little protection is advisable, as the plants are very tender as seedlings. Tomato plants can be put put. It is as well to spray or dip the plants before they are put out. Standing crops should be kept going by hoeing, etc. Seedling crops should be thinned out as soon as large enough to handle. Further sowing, of Lettuce, Radish, Cabbage, Turnips, Carrots, etc., should be made. Make a sowing of Celery in a pot. Only a pinch of seed will bo required to give enough plants for the average garden.