TRANSPLANTING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 122, 25 May 1935, Page 6 (Supplement)

TRANSPLANTING.

Now is a very good time to undertake any transplanting of trees, shrubs, etc. Even evergreens can be moved at this time. All kinds of hardy plants can be taken up and replanted elsewhere. The work should not be done during frost, nor, if it can be avoided, when the soil is very wet. In the latter case have some- drier soil at

hand to place around the roots of choice subjects, and plant all Very iinnly. On no account leave the plants or trees lying about with their roots exposed for any time. Those that will need stakes should lie given them before tho roots are covered to prevent undue injury. DAHLIAS. Tho first frost will make these very unsightly and it will be better to get them lifted and stored away for the winter without further delay. Cut the tops down to within one foot of the soil and nee that the label of each variety is securely attached. Lift carefully with a fork to avoid damaging the tubers, and place the roots in a frostproof but airy position until they are properly dry, when they may be moved to their winter quarters. They need a dry and cool position where there is no danger of frost. CABBAGE. A pood cabbage rarely comes amiss, and even where a plot lias already been planted, any corner* or odd places in the kitchen garden likely to remain vacant throughout the winter should be filled with strong plants.