THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 58, 9 March 1935, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN.

Plant Anemones and Ranunculi. The planting of Narcissi, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., should be pushed on. Layers of Border Carnations will be ready for lifting. Prepare the ground for the Border Carnation layers. Raised beds with a fair admixture of lime rubble and no leaf mould are the chief soil requirements of the carnation. Plantings of Iceland Poppies and Wallflowers can be made. Primroses and Polyanthus are now making growth. The plants can be lifted and divided. Violets that have suffered with thrips and red spider can be cleaned and manured. A planting now will flower in spring. Dahlias must have attention to staking, tying, and disbudding. Chrysanthemums are now growing fast, and the buds are developing quickly. Disbudding, staking, and tying must be attended to. Liquid manure for Chrysanthemums and Dahlias may be necessary in some cases, but do not over-feed. Spraying for caterpillars is still necessary. It has been one long, glorious season for caterpillars of all kinds. THE GREENHOUSE. With moister conditions, the damping of floor and benches must not be overdone. Make a sowing of Mignonette in pots for winter. Ventilation must be ample. Do not attempt to force the plants. Remember that to carry plants through the winter a hardening of the tissues is necessary. Primulas, Cyclamen, Cinerarias, and Schizanthus must all be potted as necessary. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Clean up any spare ground. Do not allow spent crops to remain and breed pests. , If land is not required for a time, dig it over and sow down in Oats or other cover crop. Make further sowings of Cabbage. Plantings of Cauliflowers can also be made. t Any crops of Cabbage, etc., that have started making fresh growth should be sprayed against the cabbage moth. Lettuce, Radish, and Endive can be sown for winter use. Runner Beans are making a fresh start. Cut away some of the old vine and let the young growths get away. Thin out seedling crop*. Remember that although many crops transplant readily, those left without transplanting; will mature more quickly. Make a sowing of Dwarf Peas. Prepare ground and sow Onions for transplanting in spring. A planting of Potatoes in a warm, well-drained soil should give a crop before winter. j THE FRUIT GARDEN. Crops that are ripening should be gathered. For a fruit to keep, it must be fully matured. Summer prune stone fruits after the crop is gathered. Prepare ground for planting new trees. Any trees that have failed to come up to expectations should be removed and replaced by better sorts. Collect and burn or bury any fallen fruits that show signs of disease. To grow clean fruit you must have a clean orchard.