THE WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 271, 14 November 1936, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Asters and Zinnias. A sowing of Zinnias made now will give late flowers. Prepare ground and plant Chrysanthemums and Dahlias. Seeds of perennials sown now will give nice plants for next season. Sow seeds of Polyanthus and Primroses. Keep the flowers of Sweet Peas closely gathered. Remove seed pods from Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Remove spent blooms from Roses. Spray or dust with sulphur to control mildew or black spot. Stake Gladioli as the flower spikes commence to run up. Any pruning of Lilacs should be done as the plants go out of flower. Prune spring-flowering shrubs as they go out of bloom. The planting from pots of Bougainvilleas. Lucullias. Poinsettias can be done now. Tie in any long growths of rambling Roses. The small bronze beetle falls for the use of derris dust or arsenatesulphur mixture 011 such things as Violas, Gerberas, Roses, etc. THE GREENHOUSE. Make a sowing of Cineraria and Primula sinensis. A sowing of Schizanthus made now will be useful for autumn. Keep the glass shaded and floors and benches moist. Ventilate so as to maintain a buoyant atmosphere. Pot on any plants that require it. Do not overpot. Cuttings of many things, such as Coleus, Salvias, Poinsettias, Bouvardias, can be rooted. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Sow Peas. The tall or medium-tall are the best flavoured, but need to be supported. Carrots and Beet can be sown. Also a sowing of Parsnips can be made. Early sown crops should be tbinned out. Do not allow seedling crops to become weedy. Cucumbers can be sown outside, also Water and Rock Melons. Sow Lettuce and Radish to suit requirements. Make a sowing of Leeks. If plants can be obtained a row or two should be planted for early use. Celery trenches should be prepared early. Use them for Spinach and Lettuce till required for Celery. Sow Dwarf Beans as required. Sow Haricot Beans to use'dry during winter. Keep Asparagus beds clear of weeds. Do not allow the thin "grass" to grow whilst cutting is on. Make successional sowings of Lettuce and Radish. Onions for pickling can be sown. Sow on firm ground and do not thin. Plant Tomatoes. Be sure to plant firm, healthy plants, even if they cost twice as much as long, drawn, thin ones. Plantings of Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Savoys and other winter vegetables can be made. Make a sowing of Silver Beet. This transplants quite readily, so a small patch can be sown. THE FRUIT GARDEN. Plant out Cape Gooseberries. Rich soil is not required, but a warm, well drained position is necessary. Mulch the Strawberry bed. Spent hops, pine needles or long strawy manure are the best materials. Spray Apples and Pears with arsenate of lead. Break out any robber shoot; on newly grafted tf-ees. In exposed positions it is advisable to put a stake and a couple of ties to each graft.