THE FLOWER GARDEN
Clean up all weedy beds in preparation for planting. Most seedling weeds may be dug in but such things as couch-grass, docks, sorrel, etc., should be removed and burnt. Perennial plants may be lifted and divided if this was not done in the autumn. Choose the younger portions of the old clumps for replanting. If to be put back into the same position the soil should be enriched. Sweet peas will respond to applications of liquid manure. Give a good watering before applying liquid manure if the ground is at all dry. See that sweet peas are adequately supported. Primroses and polyanthuses can be lifted and divided when they go out of flower. The ground should contain plenty of humus. After the foliage has died off a mulch of rotted manure, dead leaves, or grass clippings will help to keep down weeds and at the same time keep the roots cool. Keep an eye on the roses, which are coming into bud. "Green Ply" generally puts in an appearance at this season. Some roses require disbudding. One bud to each stalk is sufficient if reasonably good blooms are desired.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 100, 24 October 1940, Page 19
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