FLOWER GARDEN.

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 109, 11 May 1933, Page 18

FLOWER GARDEN.

' As soon as the soil has dried sufficiently to be workable, plant out seedlings of hardy plants. There is still considerable warmth in the soil. % Dig all seedling weeds under whero space permits. Hoeing is not very satisfactory at this season. • ■ , • Further plantings of bulbs may still be done. Keep the surface soil loose round those already through the ground, taking care not to damage the young growth. Plant out seedling sweet peas where available. Allow plenty of space between the plants; at least nine inches should be given. Cut down the flowering stems of delphiniums, hcleniums, holly hocks, michaelmas daisies, and other similar plants., Eemove any stakes which are no longer required. Scrape the soil off the bottoms, and store away in a dry place. • ■ Complete the levelling and sowing of new lawns. Do not attempt this work while the ground is wet. ■ Plant out. seedlings of stocks, Iceland poppies, wallflowers, sweet williams, and other hardy plants. The rough weather has played havoc with dahlias, and, in exposed positions, with chrysanthemums. Dahlias should be allowed to die down naturally. Plant out polyanthuses and primroses.' Good strong seedlings are the best, but old plants may bo divided. Dust carnations with wood ashes or lime. These will help to keep the plants healthy. . , .