THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 31, 6 February 1937, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. Herbaceous plants can be much improved by judicious disbudding. Many of the tall Hclianthus and Michaelmas Daisies arc improved by stopping when about eighteen inches high. Sow Iceland floppies, Calendulas, INemesia. Prepare ground for early flowering Sweet Peas. Gladioli should be lifted as soon as foliage yellows. Collect the small corms or they become weedy, op ray Dahlias and Chrysanthemums} use arsenate of lead for caterpillar. Zinnias ana other annuals may need spraying if caterpillars are Dad. Delphiniums and most herbaceous plants are improved by applicat" - F l'c i "rl m See that any tall plants, such as Dahlias, etc., arc securely staked loss of a season's work. THE GREENHOUSE. From now on ventilation should be sufficient to prevent forcing. Keep paths and benches damp and see that the plants have sufficient I' umi gate at first signs or any insect pest. The most satisfactory method is to anticipate an attack and give a light fumigating every ten days or so. Pol up rreesins and Lachcnanas. Cuttings of many bedding plants, such as Verbenas, Petunias, AlterBegonias and other plants in flower will need applications of liquid THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Make a sowing of Swedes, Turnips, Shorthorn Carrots and Beet. Sow Lettuce and RadUh, Mustard and Cress. Make a small sowing of Cos Lettuce for winter use. Sow Spinach; the so-called prickly variety should hr. sown now. Planting of Celeriac and also Celery <:an be made. Sow Silver Beet and Perpetual Spinach. Plantings of Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Savoys can be made. Sow Borecole, or Kale; this makes a good winter vegetable, especially in cold districts. Make a sowing of Endive for winter salads. A further sowing of Dwarf Peas and Beans can be made. Sow a few seeds of Sweet Corn. Spray Tomatoes at first signs of grubs; use derris powder, which is Lift the tops of Kumaras to prevent them rooting. THE FRUIT GARDEN. As the crop of stone fruits is gathered, give the trees a summer pruning. If brown rot is present it is advisable to c-llect and burn all infected fruits. A spraying is also advisable. Late varieties of Apples and Pears will m&.d spraying with arsenate of lead. Cut out Logan and Raspberry canes that have fruited. Rub off any robber shoots on grafted trees. Keep the ground under the trees clear of W3eds and do not allow fallen fruit or dead twigs to lie about.