THE FLOWER GARDEN

Evening Star, Issue 22004, 13 April 1935, Page 3

THE FLOWER GARDEN

Continue to plant wallflowers into beds, borders, etc. The new dwarf varieties are the most suitable for small gardens. These wallflowers have a large range of colours and are very compact in growth and free flowering. The new double-flowering variety, Early Wonder, is a gem for bedding purposes, also for cutting for the house. It is very compact in growth, with large double flowers * and is highly scented. Sweet Williams, Canterbury bells (double varieties), cinerarias, stocks (Excelsior), pansies, violas, Iceland popies, polyanthus, primroses (blue and French hybrids primroses), myosotis (blue bouquet) and sweet peas should be planted without delay. Bulbs should be planted as soon as possible into ground that has been well

dug and also dressed with lime or wood ashes.

Plant agapanthus, alstromeria, chinurns, Belladonna (the last-named must be planted with the neck of bulb showing above the level of ground or they will fail to bloom), Lily of the Valloy, convallaria (Majalis), Peacock iris, flag iris, Spanish iris, lackenalia, tritonias (in variety), Arum lilies, babianas, muscari (grape hyacinths), scillas, snowflakes, sparaxias, watsonias, anemones, ranunculus, gladiolas (the Bride), daffodils (all varieties), also the main crop of tulips (all varieties). Where beds or borders are required for early spring bedding and will lie vacant through the winter, the ground should be dug and allowed to remain rough. This method will help to sweeten the soil.