THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 61, 9 September 1937, Page 26

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE VEGETABLES GARDEN

As'sobii as soil conditions' are suitable and weather favourable seeds of- ' .all hardy vegetables may be sown. ' .',:. It is a mistake to sow while the soil is at all sticky, as under such conditions an even covering is impossible. . Earth up early-planted potatoes as soon /as .they are a few inches 'thrvmgh the -fround. This protects the delicate -foliage. < Make plantings of cabbages, cauliflowers, lettuces,;onions, and potatoes. Lettuce seed may be sown broadcast in beds-'of rich soil. Sow in small quantities at fairly frequent intervals arid 'plant' out when large enough to handle. Seeds which may be sown are peas, carrots, parsnips, turnips, beet, ©nions, and radishes. . . , Sow ;under glass tomatoes, pumpkins, and;marrows for.planting out ■-later.: '■■-.. ' :■'■,■ ■'..■>■".;.■. '.

THE FLOWER GARDEN

Sow all varieties of hardy annuals in the open ground. Sow thinly and transplant as soon as the seedlings are large enough and before they become drawn. Plant any available seedlings of hardy annuals. Stocks, nemesias, calendulas, larkspur, linaria, viscaria, antirrhinums, and many others are now procurable. Seeds which are sown where the plants are to semain should be sown very thinly and thinned out to the required distance apart early. Complete the propagating of chrysanthemums from suckers. Choose , short, sturdy growths. Those which were, put in earlier and have commenced to grow may be stopped by pinching out the leading growth as soon as they are 4.0r 5 inches high. Dahlia tubers may be started into growth by covering them lightly with some fine soil and keeping it moist. Supply twiggy branches for sweet peas to climb on. Dust "along the rows :with soot and lime occasionally to keep away slugs. Frequent cultivation of the ground round growing plants will help them greatly. Keep lawns regularly^cut and clean up all gravel paths. Be sure that all long growths of climbing plants on fences, arches, and pergolas are tied in securely. When'left loose they suffer badly when high winds occur.