WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 286, 3 December 1938, Page 12 (Supplement)

WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN The Rom btdi should be well cohhratad. A mulching applied now will •Mist watering and flowering. Early flowering shrube and climbers should bs pruned as they go oat , of flower. Early flowering Clematis Montana should ha pruned fairly hard as soon as the flowers lade. Dahlias can he planted. Drive in the central stake before putting in the plant. Chrysanthemums can be planted now. Herbaceous .plants should be staked when a foot or so high. Thhs out shoots of herbaceous plants, such as Helianthus, Michaelmas Daisies, Phlox, Delphiniums, Heleniums. Should caterpillars appear dust with flowers of sulphur (ten parts) and arsenate of load powder (one part). Cut off the seed pods of Aaalaas, Rhododendrons and Ericas. Tie up climbing Roses, taking cara not to break young growths coming from the base of ramblers. THE GREENHOUSE Sow Primulas, Malacoldos, Sinensis. As Cyclamen finish flowering give less water, but do not completely dry off the corms. Liliums in pots will need sticks to keep them upright. Giro weak liquid manure. Make up hanging baskets for summer display. Ferns will need plenty of water. A little weak liquid manure is beneficial. * Make a sowing of Herbaceous Calceolarias. Shade and cool treatment is necessary. the vegetable garden Seeds of Salsify and Seoraonera can be sown. otatoes should be sprayed and earthed up as they need it. ant Brussels Sprouts, Savoys and other winter greens. They can be Tfc- Uku th « Potato drills. T-.i ~ "r flr »' necessary to dust or spray all green crops _ with an insecticide. Make* a* soviet* '("p *** * rn " in cro P variety. Sowines of nj. °t Z**'' t OB ® °® tall, late sorts. A late nlantin* nl "" m *de to suit requirements. 1 o* Tomatoes can be made. Calary tranehli p U P- Remove lateral shoots. they are ready. pr#p * r#a Pl«ts put out as soon as C " W C«" i *"" L "' .. pr.v.nt root- ' THE FRVIT GARDEN *' *"* - '°"" A >—'• U.f rotlia. Spray Peaches and Plums with colloidal sulphur to control bro.. .... Thin heavy crops of Apples, P..„ . B d Pe.ehes. latarals &§ fines. Pinch out Minti nf fpsmiitj i « a leave. beyond the bunch. * Utmnb •* two Pull away surplus suckers of Loganberries and Basnhar.U. ncut them off. Mulch the canes. *««Pberriee. Do not