THE GLASS-HOUSE AND BUSH-HOUSE
Al! foliage plants and ferns should receive a weak solution of liquid manure every ten days to fortify them for the winter months. Shade should be reduced on all glasshouses to let in the now weakening sunlight. Creepers over bush-houses should be cut back to let in more air •nd light. Kentia palms and aspidistras should have their leaves continually sponged with water and never be allowed to become dry at any period. Liquid manuring is also essential with this type of plant. Tree ferns are now making new growth and the old leaves that have suffered during the dry weather should be cut back at the trunk. Ferns growing in boxes or tubs should have Sin. of the surface soil scraped off and replaced with good rich leaf mould. Adiantums and nephroliphis should have the old fronds cut away to make room for the new growth. Hanging baskets should be well packed with moss and new soil added where necessary.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 111, 23 April 1936, Page 13
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165THE GLASS-HOUSE AND BUSH-HOUSE Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 111, 23 April 1936, Page 13
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