WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 88, 13 April 1940, Page 9 (Supplement)

WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Renovate lawns with top-dressing and fertiliser*. Weeds should be pulled out before applying. Plant Narcissi of all kinds; also Iris, Ixias, Babianas, Lachenalias, Freesias, Anemones, Ranunculi. Put cuttings of Pansies and Violas into sandy soil in a shady place. Keep moist and shaded till rooted. Plant Border Carnations. These need a well-drained open position. Good turfy loam with rotten cow manure placed about nine inches down will suit them. When planting remember to make the soil firm. A firm soil produces firm foliage, not so liable to disease. Herbaceous border and shrubberies should be kept clear of spent plants, weeds and dead leaves. Chrysanthemums should be disbudded very freely. Keep the stems well supported. Prepare the ground for planting new shrubs and trees. New beds for Roui should be made now. Repot Cinerarias, putting them into flowering pots. Later sown ones should be pricked out into boxes. Primula Sinensis should be potted on. The early sown batch will soon be blooming. Give plenty of ventilation. Cyclamen should be potted on as they need it. Plenty of water and cool conditions are necessary. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Gather any bunches of green Tomatoes and hang in a warm dry room. Earth up Celery and Leeks. Both these crops will benefit from the use of liquid manure. Gather Beans as soon as ready; do not let them hang to get stringy. Choose a dry day for harvesting the Pumpkins and Marrows. Once the foliage has gone with mildew the fruits should be collected and stored. Place Seed Potatoes into boxes to sprout; stand the boxes in full sun. Excessive rain and any frost should be kept off them. Remove the lower leaves of Brussels Sprouts, also any bad foliage among Cabbages and Cauliflowers should be gathered op and buried