THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 39, 15 February 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. Daffodils and Narcissi that are getting crowded should be lifted and the clumps divided. . ' Planting of bulbs must receive attention. The preparation or the ground can be done. > ' Some of the earlier flowering bulbs, such as Freesia*, Lachenalias, should be planted at once. ~ Bulb orders should be placed as soon as possible. The best us always go first, and there is nothing gained by Herbaceous plants, such as Michaelmas Daisies, Helemums, Helianthus, are getting tall, and should be once they ge broken or twisted by the wind they lose half their beau y. Have you ever tried removing weak growths and surplus buds or ( herbaceous plants? The result is simply marvellous. . . Remove the old flower spikes of Delphiniums, unless seed is require , many of the side shoots will lengthen out and produce a flower Azaleas and Rhododendrons can be propagated by layering. They root rather slowly, but will make nice strong plants by next spring. ... T , 1 j. Chrysanthemums will need a lot of attention just now. The u that show from now on should be "taken. > . Keep the plants securely tied and sprayed. It is no waiting till the rust and caterpillars appear, or show signs of their presence; get after them at once. Layering Border Carnations should be done as soon as possible. Choose the strongest shoots for layering. , A topdressing of rich soil, or mixture of soil and fertiliser, should be applied to the Chrysanthemums. Dahlias must be attended to. The wet season has caused an excessive soft growth, and a certain amount of cutting out of weak growths is necessary. ' Seeds of perennials and biennials can be sown. Aquilegias, Antirrhinums, Penstemons, Polyanthus, Canterbury Bells, Hollyhocks, are some varieties that should be sown.