THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 229, 27 September 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The ground is still so wet that in most gardens planting operations are at a standstill. , > • ; . '~ , l» j The planting of ornamental trees and shrubs should he completed. This is the best month for planting evergreens. . i j Camellias, Rhododendrons, Ericas, Lucullias, Pomsettia, Jacaranda, Bougainvilleas and any of the tender subjects can be planted. Prepare the ground for planting Chrysanthemums. It » best to let the ground settle for a week or so before putting out the plants. Prepare the ground for new beds of violets. Divide the old roots of Dahlias, allow a shoot or bud to each tuber. Tubers broken off without a bud will put out new roots, but no buds will form. . , The planting of half-hardy annuals, such as Zinnias, Asters, Salpiglossis is best deferred till the middle of next month. Seeds of Asters, Zinnias, Salvias, Petunias can be sown under glass. There are several of the Palms that do well in the garden, and this it a good time to plant them. .... . ~ Clematis montana and the native Clematis indivisa are now in bloom. These plants should be purchased in pots and planted during spring.