THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 42, 19 February 1931, Page 20

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN. Soil conditions are ideal for planting cabbages, cauliflowers, etc. From now onward no effort should bo spared in sowing and planting to provide a good supply of vegetables for winter use. The soil for vegetables should be deeply worked and well manured. Humus is required in most soils, and this should be supplied by a good dressing of well-decomposed manure or other vegetable matter. Continue to spray toznatoes for blight and caterpillars. Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead may be applied in conjunction, thus saving half the work. All lateral growths should be kept rubbed off, while some of the lower leaves may be shortened by half if they are shading the fruit bunches. Dwarf and runner beans are in full bearing, and may be encouraged to continue by regular picking and by keeping the plants watered. Encourage the growth of tlie various crops by keeping the soil loosened, not allowing them to become dry, and judicious feeding with liquid manure, which should only be given while the "round is moist. i FLOWER GARDEN. Propogate border carnations by layers, which should be watered once a week during dry weather until tho roots arc formed. carnations may bo propagated by cuttings, which should be inserted firmly to a depth of i to ■>} an inch. It is almost necessary to shade the cuttings at this season of the year. In warm localities a start may be made with the planting of spring-flow-ering bulbs. Where frosts arc liable to occur the plots should be prepared, but planting should be delayed. Attend to chrysanthemums, dahlias, Michaelmas daisies, and other tallgrowing plants which are liable to be damaged by wind and rain. Kemove spent annuals and work over the grounrl, adding some manure before replanting. Cut down pansies and violas.