PROGRAMME OF WORK.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20602, 28 June 1930, Page 5 (Supplement)

PROGRAMME OF WORK.

* THE FLOWER GARDEN. AH planting operations must be regulated by the condition of the weather and soiL Always Seep of! ground when the surface is vet. Calenrinlaa, panaies, stocks and primula malacoides are suitable for winter planting. Dahlias should all be taken up. Dig them cut carefully without detachirg the tubers. Free them of soil, label and place them in the cellar or other suitable locality for the winter. Chrysanthemum cuttings may now be taken ofl as ready, and inserted in pot 3or shallow trays. Rooted suckers may also be utilised fcr propagating future supplies. August is the proper time to plant gladioli for December Sowering.^ Hedges composed of cypressus, macrocarpa,„iawscniana and other varieties, and also juniperas, pines and other conifers may now be pruaed. Camellias and several other varieties of evergreen ard deciduous shrubs now require mora or less pruning. Cuttings in pans and shallow trays need constant attention to prevent damping. Pull out any that have failed. < ConUnua tha planting o! roses, but defer pruning established plants until the middle of July, and also digging among the bushes until the weafcfce? is more settled. Pick out seedlings as ready, into plant trays and sow seeda cf stocks, coreopsis, larkspurs, antirrhinums, dianthus, as ten, nemesias, petunias, penstemcns, phlox, etc., for spring plantings.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. When conditions are unfavourable for working among growing crops, break up and prepare land for future cropping. Ground required for planting early potatoes, onions, asparagus, rhubarb, and other crops canrot be too well treated. Land of a stiff nature can be much benefited by tha free use of lime. Good, fresh lime is a direct plant food, supplying the elements of calcium—a material absolutely essential to vegetable life. As soon as the soil is is a workable condition, earth up cabbages, cauliflowers ard other colworts. Thin seedling crops in every case, allowing the most sturdy and promising plants to grow. Ground that has been sown in lupins or other _ green crops should, as soon as ready, be turred under. To protect early-sown pea seeds from the attacks of mice or birds, lightly damp the seed and sprinkle with red lead. Potato set 3 that have been placed under cover to sprout should be placed ouilide to become well hardened before planting. • AH transolanting operations should be proceeded witn as soon as favourable conditions prevail. The earlier trees are planted, after they are ready fcr removal, the better chance they have to succeed. Thorough drainage is in every case essential for the wellbeing of fruit or other trees and plants. In planting, place the trees tha same depth as they have previously bc-en grown. This is usually seen by the ring formed by the soil near the base of the stem.