THE FLOWER GARDEN

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 152, 12 June 1936, Page 11

THE FLOWER GARDEN

I Gardening is a great force, it has a I freemasonry of its own. It is the open : sesame to many a conversation that has led to a lifelong friendship. In- ' deed there is scarcely i flower which I at one time or another has not drawn i gardeners together in the common bond I •>! friendship. Hoses, the queen of flowers, fill our minds. Plant at once strong varieties that are likely to succeed. Six worth while sorts are George Dickson, Edel, Mrs W. H. Rose, Sunburst. C. K. Shea, Golden Ophelia. Do not crush the roots when planting. Creepers are always an asset to any garden home and many choice varieties may now be set. Ficus, the creeper for stone posts and walls, is always attractive, lor flowering on pergolas, tacsonia, solarium, kennedya and bouganvillea are splendid.

Plant now hedge trees, shrubs and ornamental plants of all descriptions. Dig the soil deeply loosening the subsoil before setting. Manure the ground with blood and bone ami bine where necessary.

Many attractive perennials may be planted now such as cannas, golden glow, helerium, carnations, marguerite daisy and dozens of other plants that may occupy a permanent place in the borders. Lime the ground well before planting. Cyclamen plants should bo bedded out in a sunny spot for quick flowers. Plant 9 inches apart. An attractive border round this bed would be primula malacoides, a dainty mauve coloured flower blooming lor weeks. Violas, yellow and blue are also worthy of consideration.