THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 263, 5 November 1932, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The ground is now in splendid condition for any planting operations. Chrysanthemums can be planted. Prepare the positions for planting Dahlias. Be sure that the plants of Dahlias are well hardened off before setting them out. •> * Salvias, French Marigolds and Zinnias can be planted. Celosias and Portulaccas can be sown now and planted out about the ) middle of this month. Asters, Balsams, Godetia and Clarkias can be sown outside. This is a good time to plant evergreen climbers such as Bougainvilleas and Passifloras. Lift and divide Begonia semperflorens, Iresine and Lobelia for edgings. Make new plantations of Violets. Rooted runners of the old plants can be lifted and divic^sd. Spray Roses with nicotine for aphis. ' THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. "The heavy rains will have consolidated the surface soil and it will be necessary to hoe between the crops. Tomatoes can be planted. It is still necessary to ensure having plants that have been well hardened off. _ Sow Melons, Pumpkins, Marrows. Plants that have been raised under glass can be planted out. Frameu that are empty can be utilised for growing Cucumbers and Melons. Sow Dwarf, Haricot and Runner Beans. Runner Beans should be trained to their supports. If grown without sticks pinch out the tops when the plants are about a foot high. Sow Peas and Beans for succession. Plant Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli. Sow Lettuce, Radish, Mustard and Cress. Spray and earth Potatoes as they require it. Prepare the trenches for Celery. Spinach can be grown on the ridges. If mildew is showing amongst the Onions spray them with lime sulphur 1—125.