THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 102, 2 May 1931, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Anemones, Ranunculus, Lobelia, Cyclamen, Canterbury Bells and Verbenas. Cuttings of many shrubs, Lavender, Santolina, Roses, etc., root easily. Geranium cuttings, especially the Ivy-leaved sections, root rapidly at this season. Continue the preparation of new Rose beds. The transplanting of established Roses can be done now. Make another sowing and planting of Sweet Peas. Sweet Peas that are growing must be trained together and supported. Herbaceous plants, such as Phlox, Paeonies, Helianthus, etc., can be lifted, divided and replanted. Clean, manure and dig herbaceous and mixed borders. Perpetual Carnations that are commencing to flower must be carefully staked. Delphiniums can be cut down and, if necessary, transplanted. Cut down Chrysanthemums after flowering and carefully bury all diseased leaves, foliage and stems. Now is the time to make any contemplated alterations. Transplanting of trees and shrubs can be commenced at once. Lawns should be weeded, and continue to use the machine and roller. Topdressing, manuring and returfing can be commenced at once. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Make a sowing of Broad Beans, Dwarf Peas and Potatoes. Warm, dry positions should be chosen for winter crops of Potatoes and Peas. Sow a little Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Radish, Spinach and Leek. Dig in any refuse such as exhausted crops, dead leaves, etc., unless diseased, and then it should be burnt. AH spare ground should be dug or trenched, and if possible sow a crop to dig in as green manure. Any Cauliflowers that are turning in should have the heads protected by bending a leaf over them. Celery and Leeks should be finally moulded up. The Leeks respond freely to liquid manure at this time. Remove all decaying foliage and rubbish; it only harbours slugs, etc. Lift Kumaras and, when dry, store in a perfectly dry place. Do not bruise in handling, or decay will set in. THE FRUIT GARDEN. Commence pruning fruit trees so as to get the work' over as soon as possible. * Cover all large wounds with a coating of gas tar. Gather and burn any diseased wood. Prepare ground for new trees and commence transplanting older trees that need it. Strawberry planting should be commenced with the good weather. Superphosphate should be sown ten days before planting, bonedust at time of planting. Hedge cutting and planting can be done as soon as possible now.