THE FLOWER GARDEN

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 275, 3 November 1933, Page 12

THE FLOWER GARDEN

There is more planting during November than any other month of the year. If one wishes to have a wealth of bloom, commence now and sow the right seed. The following varieties are recommended because of their easy cultivation and sterling qualities:— Cosmos: Flowers borne in loose clusters, end, being tall growing, should be sown at the back of borders and thinned out well.

Clarkia (double flowering): Shown to best advantage when massed in sheltered positions. Larkspur (rosy scarlet): Blooms are produced on long, graceful spikes and are of exceptional value for cutting. Didiscus (the Blue Lace flower): Now becoming so popular with florists. Sow where to remain, as they are not successful when transplanted.

Marigold, French (Giant Tree): One of the most prolific of all summer flowering annuals, requires plenty of space. Grows six to eight feet high and blooms well into winter.

Phlox Drummondi grandifloraf 'Unsurpassed for massing. Produces a charming profusion of brilliantlycoloured flowers.

Petunia (bedding): Exceedingly hardy. Withstands heat well, freeflowering, and specially valuable for cutting.

Salpiglossis, Emperor: Richly veined flowers of great value in borders. Zinnia robusta plenissima: Brilliant hardy annuals. Valuable on account of the long time they remain in bloom. Very few annuals are so durable.

To the above list can be added a few more of the hardiest varieties worth growing, such as miniature sunflower, balsam, escholtzia, salvia (bonfire), lobelia, lupins, nasturtium and stocks.

The transplanting and thinning out of violets should take place. New beds or borders should be well manured and got ready for planting. This little “Herald of Spring” should receive more attention than we want to give and the best results are obtained by dividing and resetting every two or three years.

Aphis is beginning to make its appearance on different tender shoots in the garden. Spray with Black Leaf 40, 1} teaspoonfuls per gallon in soapy water. The plants most affected are roses, stockg, and antirrhinums. Tuberous begonias and gloxinias should be planted in pots for summer displays. Most ferns should be repotted and cleaned. Aspadistras and palms can be manured and trimmed up for Christmas.