FLOWER GARDEN.
Seedlings weeds" grow quickly at; this season, and must be kept down, either by light forking or hoeing, or by hand Tt is usplss's to'hoe when the weather is moist, as 'the seedling weeds are merely transplanted. . Where space permits .therbest method of dealing, with seedling weeds, is to dig them under. ~,.■',■;-.'• -, - ~ Spring flowering L bulbs of many sorts are showing through, the ground. The surface soil should be kept loose and free from weeds. .V ' ■'■'.:: .'■. '.-"'■ Plant out seedlings of leeland poppies, calendulas,-linaria, '. primroses, polyanthus, primula ; malacoides,. and other hardy plants. ...',' ,". .'■ ' •■■. Plant out pansies ana.divide-up the old plants. The sitnall growth ,with new; roots make the best plants. -; Overhaul and where necessary remake herbaceous borders. - : .---.V; ■ ..: Watch chrysanthemum:•/supports;':
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 100, 30 April 1931, Page 21
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120FLOWER GARDEN. Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 100, 30 April 1931, Page 21
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