THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 36, 12 February 1931, Page 21

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN,

Bapid - growth among seedling crops occasioned by the warm damp condition of the soil necessitates strict attention to weeding and thinning. Bemove all superfluous growths from tomatoes, thin out foliage which is shading. the fruit clusters, and keep ;the, plants well tied to their supports. ■Spraying with Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead should be attended to. • 'Keep pumpkin and marrow plants within? due-.bounds—nip out the tips of the shoots and" so encourage side growths. The plants must be kept moist. Harvest, oni«ns as soon, as ripe, and dry thoroughly 'before storing. Lift potatoes, before fresh growth commences. ■•■ ..-■-■ ■

FLOWER GARDEN.

Continue to layer border carnations, ;also to take cuttings,of perpetuals. ■-:. Michaelmas daisies, heleniums, etc., require istaking,;'? Where-the growths are crowded thin-out the-weaker, ones. Plants ;of 'salvias',- petunias, zinnjas, ITrench and * African'jnarigolds, ; and ; asters may'still bej planted.' ;'.; Take cuttings ;of-pansiesiand violas. To get (the finest; flowers the buds of dailias require t6 :ibb thinnod out, also superfluous, growths shouldbe- removed. To prolong.the flow.ering.season mulch the plants :and; water' liberally during :dry weather.' ;..•■':?':'.;,.:. Both dahlias and chrysanthemums are liable to be attacked1 by grubs and icaterpillars.^ Spray" the plants with- arsenate >.of<-lead 'paste—rOne; teaspoonful to the gallon" of water.

TO BELIEVE CATAEKHAL DEAF-NESS-AND AD NOISES. •

If you- have' catarrhal deafness or head noises, go' to'your chemist and get loz of Parmint (Double Strength), and add to it $ pint of hot water and Jib of crystal sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times,a day. : • This 'wiH. Of ten bring quick relief from the distressing head noises. Clogged nostrils should open, breathing become easy, and the mucus stop dropping into the throat. It is easy to pre-1 pare, costs' little,, and is pleasant to take. Anyone who has catarrhal deafness or head .noises should give this prescription a trial.—Advt.

"ATTA BOY"

There has been correspondence in the "Daily Telegraph." as to the origin and meaning of the popular American saying "'Atta Boy." In reply to one interpretation that it is a contraction of "At it boy!" a resident of Arizona writes: —"That wpuld be a locution conveying condescension to the youth of America —just exactly why I cannot' explain. But 'Atta boy!' means praise; undisguised, enthusiastic, emotional congratulation. And it is a contraction of 'That's thevboy!' meaning, of course, 'You are the boy, the :one boy capable of accomplishing the desired^ result!' It is less'"frequently heard as 'Atsa boy!' " V