WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 159, 6 July 1940, Page 7 (Supplement)

WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Sow Tuhetous Begonias, Pentitemoris and Antirrhinums. Propagate Chrysanthemums by cuttings. Trim up the rockery and clean up any old leaves or rubbish. Gather up dead leave* and other rubbish and lessen the slug pest. Hoe and weed Anemone beds. Clean and paint labels and make seed boxes. Sow Migncaette; does not transplant readily. Clip hedge*. If not already done, tie up Climbing Roses. Prune deciduous and evergreen shrubs. Place your order for Roses early. Prune and trim up overcrowded and untidy shrubs. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Make a sowing of Dwarf Peas. 3ow a few Tomatoes under glass. Prepare ground for Onions. D' - and trench any vacant ground. As soon a-> possible dig under all weeds; it will reduce slugs. Overhaul the supply of Bean, Pea and plant sticks and labels. Clean and sharpen tools in readiness for the busy season. Prepare seed Potatoes for planting by placing in boxes to sprout. THE FRUIT GARDEN Look over Apples in store. Prune and clean Peach and Nectarine trees. Remove suckers on Plum trees. Plant fruit trees of all sorts when soil is dry enough. Pruning and spraying should be done. ~ — — <S>