THE FLOWER GARDEN
Reduce clumps of perennials that are crowding out weaker plants in the border such us heleuium, solidago, Michaelmas daisy, campanula, border begonias. Dahlias are now over. Cut down the old dead stalks. Trim up the chrysanthemums so as to keep that neat appearance in your garden. Flower seeds to sow:—Antirhinum, calliopsis, delphinium, dianthus, larkspur, pansy, carnations, nemesia, stock and poppy. Flower seedlings to plant: Scabious, antirrhinum, cyclamen, poppy, stock, schizantlius, primula, pansy, nemesia, cinerarina. Get ready every inch of ground tor spring flowering plants. Keep the soil well stirred. Burn all refuse and sprinkle the ground frequently with lime and soot; this will sweeten the soil and keep the slugs in check. Pot up primula plants for house decoration. Primula mailicoides is a dainty little mauve flower which is easily grown and flowers for weeks. Rose trees may bo shifted if required. It is often advisable to root out any old plants that have gone to wood and replace with fresh trees. Lawns that show the appearance of moss among the grass should be well limed with air-slaked roche lime.
Make ready for ornamental tree planting from June till August.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 158, 19 June 1936, Page 13
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