REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 121, 24 May 1941, Page 3 (Supplement)

REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Lose no time during fine spells to plant out annua's for spring flowering. Favourites are Iceland Poppies, Stocks, Antirrhinums (Snapdragons), Nemesia, Calendula, Violas, Pansies, Primula Malacoides, Lobelia, Linmria and Scabious. Carnation*, Delphiniums, Lily of the Valley, Sweet William and Penstemons may also be set out. A fine border, which will flower for a considerable time from spring into summer, is Viscaria, which may be planted now. Keep bulbs free from weeds, especially Anemones and Ranunculi, which are now showing through. Cut down the old stems of herbaceous' plants; divide and replant those requiring attention. As Dahlias and Chrysanthemums finish their flowering season they should be cut down. .Umbo?* Chrysanthemum stools to a sunny position ard cover the roots r liiA (bit; later" on cuttings or suckers will be needed to provide next year's plants. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Remove all decaying leaves from winter greens and hoe or fork between the crops. , Sow early Peas in warm localities, having the drills run east and west tor preference. Lift and store Kumaras, handling carefully to avoid bruising. Broken tubers should be put aside for early use. Sow Onion seed for spring planting. , Plant early Potatoes in frost free areas; also Shallots, Tree Onions and Potato Onions. Cabbage, Cauliflower, Silver Beet, Beet and Lettuce may still be planted when the soil is dry. , . Where the garden is inclined to dampness in the winter set out plants in raised beds. , . , .. , Systematically trench plots required for use in the spring and allow them A start can be made with pruning as soon as the foliage has fallen. The stone fruits should be attended to first. Citrus trees, if planted now, will get a good start while the soil is warm. If balled-up trees are dry when they arrive soak with water before planting. Plant out Strawberries.