THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 225, 23 September 1933, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. Sow hardy annuals in open border. Shirley Poppies, Clarkias, Eschscholtzia, Larkspurs and Candytuft can be sewn. Plant almost any of the hardier bedding plants. Phlox Drummondii, Pansies, Violas, Lobelia, Nemesia can be planted. Hollyhocks, Sweet Williams and Canterbury Bells can be planted. Clear away any spent plants and prepare ground for replanting. Do not cut foliage off bulbs as they finish flowering. Go over the rockery and topdress any plants that require it; also cut back any aggressive sorts. Lifting, dividing and replanting can be done. Roses are starting nicely. Dust with sulphur or spray to check mildew. In cold districts it is not too late to plant Roses. Now is the time to lift and plant Ericas, Daphnes, Rhododendrons, Lucullias, Poinsettias, Bignonia. * THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Sowings of almost all vegetables can be made. Sow with the idea of keeping up a continual supply. Every week at least it is necessary to sow or plant something. Sow Parsnips, Broccoli, and Brussels Sprouts. Sow Carrots; Shorthorn type for early use and the Intermediate or Long sorts for main crop. . A few Turnips should be sown. This sowing will probably meet with dry weather, so only sow a few, followed in a few days with another sowing. Plant Potatoes. Those that are up should be hoed. Scatter along the drills a dressing of manure, including half an ounce of sulphate of ammonia to the yard of drill, before hoeing. Sow Pumpkins and Marrows. These will need shelter of some kind. Prepare ground for the various crops. There should be no vacant, weedy spots. Hoe between Onions. Further plantings can be made. Sow Peas for succession. Sow Dwarf Beans in very warm sheltered gardens. THE GREENHOUSE. A light shading must be put on the glass. Ventilate so as to give a current of air. Avoid draughts and keep a buoyant, moist atmosphere. Seedlings must be handled as soon as ready, therefore do not tow more than you can handle whilst in condition. Sowings of Cape Goesberries, Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Peppers can be made. Sow Salvia Bonfire, Zinnia, Dahlia, etc. Chrysanthemum cuttings can be taken now. Choose healthy, sturdy, strong cuttings. Fat, bloated, soft stuff is of little value. Dahlias can be divided. Each piece of root must have a bud, for although tubers without buds will produce roots, they never produce buds. ' THE FRUIT GARDEN. Finish pruning. Spray Apples and Pears for black spot, etc. The eaifly-flowering Peaches will have begun to drop their petals and a spray to control brown rot can be applied. Citrus trees can be planted.' Lemons and Oranges should be sprayed before they come into bloom. Hoe round the trees and manure, not forgetting to give an ounce or two extra of sulphate of ammonia. Cultivate between bush fruits, such as Gooseberries. Vines should be tied to their supports. Apply a topdressing of manure.