THE HOME GARDEN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21906, 15 September 1934, Page 8 (Supplement)

THE HOME GARDEN

PROGRAMME OF WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Sow under glass celosia, cockscomb, aster*, zinnias, petunias and other tender subjects. Make sowings in the open ground of hardy annuals, thinning out the plants when the seedlings are well up. Plant out seedlings that have been well hardened, such as Phlox Drummondii, carnations, French and African Marigolds, lobelia, schizanthus and mimulus. The latter is excellent for a moist, shady place. Make up beds for chrysanthemums and plant out as soon as the plants are ready. Dahlia roots should be placed in a warm position to start into growth. Divide when the shoots are about three inches long, planting at once. Polyanthus should be lifted and divided as they finish blooming. Replant in a shady place for the summer. Begonia and gloxinia tubers started last month will need potting. The first pots should be small ones, potting on as required. Make up baskets of achimenes for summer flowering in the greenhouse.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Plant out more cabbage, cauliflower and lettuce for succession. Sow onions, mustard and cress, and lettuce for summer salads.

Sow French beans, runner and butter or waxpod beans. Sow celery for planting in December and January.

Sow capsicums, melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, marrows, aquaah and tomatoes. Plant out those already raised under glass, taking care they are well hardened before planting in the open ground. Shade the young plants during the heat of the day from the sun's ray# until they recover from the shift.

Plant later crops of potatoes. Earth-up earlier crops and spray with Bordeaux mixture. Seedling crops above ground should be thinned as early as possible to ensure well-grown specimens. Vi/ies under glass will now require constant attention. Unwanted growths can be removed by rubbing out with the finger and thumb. Vine growths should not be allowed to touch the glass. Tie down as carefully as possible. More water will now be required for glasshouse plants. Water in the morning and allow free ventilation to carry off the excess of moisture.