THE FLOWER GARDEN
Propagate carnations'by cuttings or layers. Belladonna lilies, brunsvigias, and similar late summer-nbwermg bulbs, if too crowded, should be lifted, .divided and replanted. j^— Plant early narcissi and other'spring-flowering bulbs' after having prepared the soil properly. " ' * . This is a good time to plant nerines and other summer-flowering
Remove all spent blooms from roses and loosen the soil round the bushes. Roses caiv stand plenty of moisture at. this period. Sweet peas may be kept in bloom if all flowers.are picked regularly, the plants kept moist and free from mildew. " . Weak liquid manure once a week will help, the sweet peas wonderZinnias, cosmos, asters, scarlet salyias, French and African marigolds, and portulaca may still be planted. * Puddle the' seedlings m and shade for a few days if the weather is bright. > Water dahlias and chrysanthemums as necessary and keep the plants supported.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 21, 25 January 1940, Page 19
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