THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 239, 8 October 1932, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The planting of all Hinds of summer-flowering plants should be continued. , Prepare ground for Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. Dahlia stools should be brought out of store. When the shoot* are about an inch long the Dahlias can be divided. If cuttings are desired, place the tubers in a frame, cover the tubers with light soil, but leave the crown bare. Chrysanthemum cuttings can be taken. No artificial heat is required to root them. _ .111 Rooted cuttings should be placed outside as soon as possible.. If in pots or boxes, slight shading may be necessary to prevent them drying out. Bcugainvilleas, Poinsettias, Lucullias and other tender subjects may be planted. Wistarias, Clematis and other climbers grown in pots may be planted. Sow seeds of hardy annuals. Rich soil and severe thinning is necessary to get good results. The soil between the Gladioli should be stirred occasionally, but care must be taken not to damage the stems with the hoc. The seeds of Sweet Williams, Aquilegia.s, Canterbury Bells, Hollyhocks can be sown during the next few weeks. Make fresh plantations of Violets. Rooted runners are best for planting up. Dig and manure the ground before planting. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Make further successional sowings of saladings. Lettuce and Radish should be grown on rich soil, well worked. Slight shade is a benefit in hot weather. Make further sowings of Peas. Draw up the soil and stake those sown earlierMake plantings of Cabbage, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Lettuce, etc. Sowings of Spinach, Carrots, Beet can be made. Autumn-sown Onions can be planted. A spring sowing of Onion seed can be made. A sowing of Dwarf and Runner Beans can be made. Choose a warm, well drained position. Plant a few Tomatoes in a warm, well drained position. The main planting should be left till next month. Thin seedling crops and work the ground between the plants. Before earthing up Potatoes apply a dressing ,of sulphate of ammpnia along the drills. THE FRUIT GARDEN. Spray Peaches and Nectarines that have set fruit with lime sulphur 1-125 to control brown rot and leaf curl. Plums that have done flowering should also be sprayed.' If leech appears add arsenate of lead to the spray mixture. Stir the soil underneath the branches to keep down weeds. This also helps to control p^sts. An application of sulphate of ammonia at the rate of an ounce or so to each square yard of surface will be beneficial to the trees. Newly planted trees should not be allowed to carry large crops of fruit. At the most one or two fruits are quite enough. THE GREENHOUSE. Shading of a certain amount will be necessary. Too heavy a shade is harmful, but sufficient to break the rays of the sun and prevent excessive evaporation should b e the aim. Ventilation must be ample, but avoid draughts. The floors and benches should be moistened two or three times a day to preserve a moist, bouyfmt atmosphere. It will be necessary to fumigate every few weeks to keep down insect pestc, especially aphis and red spider. _ Seedlings that are large enough should be drafted into cold frames so as to keep .them hardy and sturdy, Begonias and Gloxinias should be pptted up as they require it. Watch for red spider. Keep the benches and floors moist. Ferns that have been repotted muft be sprayed overhead with ciiean water once or twice a day. Do not allow thein tP suffer froin want of water, but avpid giving too much till the roots get hold of the new soil.