WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 136, 11 June 1938, Page 16 (Supplement)

WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Plant, rearrange and divide herbaceous plant*. Plant Lilies. Clearly mark the position where they are planted. Cat down Chrysanthemum* to within eight inches of the soil. If there has been any signs of disease in the Chrysanthemum plants collect and burn old stems. Cuttings of Chrysanthemums can be taken. Dahlias are quite over now. Tops can be cut down to within a foot of the soil. After cutting away the tops, leave for a day or so, then lift the tubers and let them dry; clean and store them. Pansies and Violas can be planted. Clean up all weedy beds and dig them over ready for planting. Canterbury Bells and Sweet William can be planted. Plant Roses and all shrubs and trees. THE GREENHOUSE Keep plants growing steadily, do not force, and let the watering be done carefully. Ventilation should be ample to prevent excessive dampness, etc. Prick out any seedlings that are ready. Cyclamen and Primulas coming into bloom should have a little liquid manure. Bulbs that were potted for forcing should be brought into the house. Put small sticks with a strand or two of raffia round to keep the foliage of the bulbs upright. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Trench ground for the root crop. Lettuce can be planted or sown; during the next few months grow on raised beds. A sowing of Turnips can be made; immediately they are of any sise use them. The young tops of Turnips or Swedes make a good vegetable. Make a sowing of Shorthorn Carrots on a raised bed; a warm position is necessary. Earth up Celery and Leek* as required. Keep the autumn sown Onions clear of weeds. Prepare the ground for a planting of Potatoes. Choose a dry, warm position. Sprout the seed before planting. A sowing of Dwarf Peas can be made. Sow Broad Beans; these do well on heavy, cold soils. Lift Seakale roots and put them in boxes or pots for forcing. The trimmings or "throngs" from Seakale roots should be made into cuttings, tied in bundles and covered with sand ready for planting. Make a sowing of Spinach; this needs rich soil. THE FRUIT GARDEN Commence pruning operations. Gooseberries and other bush fruits should be pruned at once. Any plantings should be made now. Vines should be pruned early; the few leaves that still remain 'will not matter. Ensure that all pruning* are collected and burnt. When pruning cut away and burn all mummified fruits on the trees. Cut out useless trees and plant new ones.