ROSES AND CARNATIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20596, 21 June 1930, Page 29 (Supplement)

ROSES AND CARNATIONS.

PREPARING THE SOIL. In preparing the beds for roses by trenching and digging in manure, basic slag should be added at the rate of lib. to 21b. per square yard, well incorporated with the manure and soil in tho lower spit. In planting ■ individual plants in various places adopt the same treatment. At tho time of planting apply a handful of bonedust well mixed with the soil. The surface of the bed should receive a surface dressing of basic or super-slag at tho same rate as in tho preparation of the bed. Superphosphate and sulphate of ammonia can be . liberally applied to border and other carnations as a top-dressing in tho spring. Be careful not to let any come in contact with the leaves." Super, 40z., and sulphate of ammonia, 20z., is a liberal dressing. The plants aro greatly benefited by an occasional light application of lime to check leaf diseases and ward off slugs and other inserts. The amateur must bear in mind that the full benefits of manures . aro only obtainable when ..the plflnf. is in fit condition to benefit by the manurial nourishment provided.