REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 86, 12 April 1941, Page 22 (Supplement)

REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Hyacinths and October flowering Tulips should be put in without delay. It is not too late to set the bulbs of Snowdrops, Crocus, Squill and other spring flowering bulbs, but the earlier they are planted the finer will be the first year's flowers. Those desiring pretty green flowers should plant Ixia Viridiflora. Spring bulbs may still be potted for flowering in the greenhouse and placed in bowls of fibre indoors. Continue planting out hardy spring flowering annuals and triennials. Tie Chrysanthemums securely to prevent damage by rain. Wind and rain on carelessly-staked plants can destroy blooms that took the plants practically a year to produce. Pansies should not be planted too sparingly. A bed or border massed with seedlings presents a dazzling and brilliant display in the spring. The withering tops of perennial Phlox should be cut back to let the young growths from the base have a fair chance to produce young offsets. These may be replanted in another part of the garden. Remove spent flower spikes from Delphiniums. Modern Lupins add glory to any garden and should be planted now. Shrubs and climbing plants get a good send-off in their new quarters when transplanted to the open ground at this time of the year. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Sow seeds of Onions. Plant out Silver Beet, Endive, Cauliflower and Cabbage. Clear decaying leaves from Brussels Sprouts and loosen soil between the plants. Marrows and Pumpkins should be well dried in the sun before storing. Perennial herbs may be separated and replanted or propagated from cuttings. Chive clumps can be divided and replanted in rich soil. Most summer crops have now finished. The unsightly remains should be removed and burnt if diseased and ground redug. All available space should be used for growing crops for winter and spring. Keep the hoe moving among new crops.