THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 150, 22 December 1938, Page 29 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN

.noist weather has made it easy to establish st^ungs, no ctW being occasioned with the move. At the same time, many of the summer annuals which require warm conditions are Practically at a standstill. When the weather gets warm again they should come away rapidly. In the meantime, frequently loosening the soil round them will encourage a good root system. ~. v 1 •~. „,,,$ Chrysanthemums; dahlias, Michaelmas daisies, helemums, and "similar tall-growing plants require staking. '^ Ericburage plants to continue blooming by removing all spent blooms. This is particularly necessary with sweet peas._ Remove all seed pods from rhododendrons, and where necessary any pruning to shape the bushes should be done now. Cuttings of pansies and violas may be taken now. Shade them from hot sun and keep them moist. ■ Lift bulbs where necessary, dry off, and clean before replanting or storing away. , _ . ... Cut down delphiniums after flowering isS over. Leave some ot the Go over the rose bushes, removing all dead blooms, also cutting out any weak growths or branches which are crowding thenj. ; Fork over rose beds and give a dressing of bonedust. Roses respond freely to attention. Keep them free from aphis. '