THE HOME GARDEN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20402, 2 November 1929, Page 5 (Supplement)

THE HOME GARDEN.

r- the FLOWER GARDEN.' The soil, having been thoroughly soaked by recent heavv rains, has been in good order for planting seedlings pot-grown climbers and other plants. ' Chrysanthemums may be planted up to the middle of this month and later for garden decoration and cutting. Dahlias niay be planted from now until the end of ~ December. Dig deep holes in the subsoil. Refill, mixing manure or a handful of bonedust with /the soil before planting. Gladioli .—A late batch may still be planted for succession purposes in circular clumps with five bulbs to each. African and French marigolds, scarlet salvias, petunias, phlox Drummondii, verbenas, miniature sunflowers, asters, salphiglossis, marguerite carnations, are all suitable for present planting. Hedges .—Defer the clipping of tecoma until the growth becomes more mature. Cutting the immature young shoots is injurious and accountable for so many hedges deteriorating. Hyacinth bulbs should be taken up when the foliage is partially ripened off. Fibrous-rooted begonias for borders should be bedded at once. Attend to the propagation of alternantheras and irosines for carpet bedding. Plant fuchsias, also zonal regal show, and other pelargoniums, shrubby calceolarias and other bedding and border perennials. The staking of stocks, larkspurs and any other tallgrowing plants likely to be affected by strong winds is necessary. Spray stocks snd roses if green fly is present.

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Vv&r THE VEGEXABLE GARDEN. Keeping the ground between growing crops frequently stirred is one ol the most important operations in spring and summer vegetable culture. The sowing of rock, water and pie melons can still be made, while if any previous sowings have failed the plots should be resown with fresh seed. Continue to plant out tomatoes for the main crop, and attend to the staking and stopping of those earlier planted. Prom this time onward every effort should be made by successional sowing and planting to keep the garden well furnished with seasonable crops. Recently planted onions should be frequently hoed ever and kept free from weeds. To keep up a succession of peas and dwarf beans sowings should be made about every three weeks. Both peas and beans, unless the ground has been well supplied with manure, can be greatly assisted by occasional light dressings of superphosphate. Most heat-loving subjects can be planted during the present month. The most terder varieties, however, such a chiles, egg-plants, haricot and lima beans, are better if sown later in the month. Attend to the spraying of potatoes, tomatoes and other plants subject to disease. In no case defer spraying until the plants are attacked. Prepare ground for planting out kumeras. Land from which iwrly potatoes have been dug should be in good condittion for this crop. *