THE FLOWER GARDEN
Where the foliage of any bulbs is dying down the bulbs may be lifted, if required, and'stored away after drying off. On no account cut off the tops; let them die away naturally, when they will come away without cutting. Hyacinths are best lifted before the tops have completely died. These bulbs should be lifted every year.
Plant out nemesias, petunias, Livingstone daisies, phlox, marigolds, and other hardy annuals as they become available. Sow seeds of biennials next month. Prepare the beds now. Sweet peas will benefit by applications of soot water. See that the plants.are properly supported. x Thin out the buds on roses where they are coming in clusters. Some varieties produce their buds in this way. Keep rose-beds loosened up. This cannot be overdone. A loose surface keeps the soil warm and gets rid of weeds. Cut off spent blooms from rhododendrons and azaleas. They make new growths chiefly, from just below the flowers. Weeds must be kept from seeding. They make rapid growth at this season.'
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 102, 27 October 1938, Page 26
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173THE FLOWER GARDEN Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 102, 27 October 1938, Page 26
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