THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 103, 3 May 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The recent rains have started work with earnest. The first to make a start is the weeds, and a hoeing now will get rid of a lot of seedlings. . In many cases seeds sown outside have not started till this rain came. Where this is so, keep them weeded and the soil stirred along the row. It is advisable to get as much growth as possible in young plants before the winter sets in. Anemones and Ranunculi can be planted. Earlier planted are now showing up and will need the soil stirring around them. _ Before cutting off the dead stems of Lilies clearly mark the position of the bulbs. Chrysanthemums are now in their glory and it is many a long year since Auckland has had such a good season. Keep the weeds away from the roots and as soon as a variety is done cut it down to encourage the production of suckers. Transplant any bedding plants that have been held back owing to the dry weather. The majority of hardy perennial and herbaceous plants that are out of flower can be transplanted now. Stocks, both Ten-week and Beauty sorts, can be planted out. bee can also be sown. . . Cinerarias, Primulas, Primroses, Polyanthus, Mysotis, Aquilegias, Pansies, Violas, Wallflowers, can be transplanted now. Sowings of Mignonette made now will flower in early spring. Cut down any herbaceous plants that are done. This is a goo time to consider the reconstruction of the border.