THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 17, 21 January 1933, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN.

Remove all spent flowers. Stir the soil of the beds and borders. Remove unwanted laterals and shoots of Chrysanthemums. The growths of Dahlias should be thinned and regulated. Keep Dahlias and Chrysanthemums tied and staked. Should caterpillars appear on Zinnias, Dahlias or Chrysanthemums spray with arsenate of lead. Plant Lachenalias, Freezias, Nerines, Amaryllis as soon as possible. Pinch out the tip of the shoots of Herbaceous plants such as Sunflowers, Heleniums, Michaelmas Daisies. This will give a much better display of bloom. Herbaceous and tall-growing autumn-flowering plants should be staked. Zinnias, Salvias, Dahlias can be planted now. Collect any Gladioli seed as soon as pods show signs of bursting. Gladioli should be lifted as soon as foliage begins to turn yellow. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Prepare all vacant ground for autumn planting and sowing. Runner Beans must be closely gathered and, if possible, give the plants plenty of water. Dwarf Beans should be sown to keep up supplies. A sowing of Peas can be made, but deeply worked, rich soil, and plenty of moisture is necessary for success. Remove lateral growths of Tomatoes. Spray and tie the plants, to their supports. Spray Tomatoes with arsenate of lead, one ounce to two gallons of water, for caterpillars. ' Leeks and Celery can be planted. Shade the plants for a few days after planting. Celery should be kept watered if possible. All. vegetable crops benefit from a mulching of lawn cuttings, old leaves or manure. Onions should be harvested as soon as they mature. Spray Apples and Pears for Codlin moth, one ounce arsenate of lead to two gallons of water is all right.