THE WEEK'S WORK.
THE FLOWER GARDEN. The planting of spring bedding should be completed as soon as possible. Shrubs and trees can be transplanted. Plant some of those shrubs which give bright autumn foliage. Prepare ground for new Roses. Old plants of Roses often gain new vigour if lifted, roots shortened, and replanted in new soil. Get rid of any old worn-out varieties of Roses. There are plenty of better varieties offered cheaply. Cut the tops of the Dahlias off and lift the tubers. Now is the time to discard any that are second rate. Chrysanthemums that are over should be cut down. Clear weeds away from the base to encourage sturdy cuttings. Remember it pays to procure new stocks of Chrysanthemums but get them from field grown, not highly forced plants. Clear away plants that are over, and get the borders manured and dug. When digging over borders, give them a dressing of some soil furaigant, such as naphthalene. Scatter it on after digging, and rake or hoc it in. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Dig over vacant ground. Give it a dressing of naphthalene or other soil fumigant. Onions sown early should be kept weeded. A sowing of Onions for spring planting can be made. Use slightly raised beds and cover lightly. Harvest Pumpkins, Marrows, etc. Collect the vine and either burn or bury it. Prepare ground for planting early Potatoes. It will need forking over once or twice more before planting time. A few early Peas can be sown in a well drained, warm position. It is litile use sowing any seeds at this time of the season unless they are protected from birds. The seed beds should be protected directly the seeds are sown to prevent the birds getting started. Cut down old Aiparagi-3 tops and burn them on the bed. Clear off the bed all weeds and the top two inches of soil, and with it any seed or seedlings. Give the Asparagus bed a coating of manure, seaweed or new soil.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 125, 28 May 1932, Page 6 (Supplement)
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335THE WEEK'S WORK. Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 125, 28 May 1932, Page 6 (Supplement)
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