PROGRAMME OF WORK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21912, 22 September 1934, Page 8 (Supplement)

PROGRAMME OF WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Sow under glass celosia, cockscomb, asters, zinnias, petunias and other tender subjects. Make sowings thinly in the open ground of the various hardy annuals, thinning out the seedlings when two or three inches high. Plant out seedlings which have been well hardened, such as Phlox Drummondii, carnations, French and African marigolds, lobelia, schizanthus and mimulus. The last named is excellent for a shady position or near water. Make up beds for chrysanthemums and plant out as soon as the plants are ready. Border chrysanthemums may be divided and replanted. Dahlia roots that are starting may be divided and planted in flowering positions. One shoot with a piece of tuber attached is sufficient to form a good plant. Polyanthus can be lifted and divided as they finish blooming. Bulbs should be sprayed as a preventive from attacks of the bulb fly. Begonia and gloxinia tubers started last month will need potting. The first pots should be as small as possible, potting on as required.. Keep lawns well mown and remove large, spreading weeds. Trim edges of turf with the turf knife; this makes clipping the edges of the grass easier in summer.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Plant more cabbage, cauliflower and lettuce for succession. Sow onions, mustard and cress, and lettuce for summer salads; runner and French beans. Sow celery for planting in December and January. Sow capsicums, melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, marrows, squash and tomatoes. Plant out those already raised under glass, taking care they are well hardened before planting in the open. Shadfe young plants from the sun until they recover from the shift. Plant later crops of potatoes; earth-up earlier crops and spray with Bordeaux when six inches high. «Thin out seedling crops to ensure good specimens. Sow main crops of carrots, parsnips and beetroot. Vines under glas6 will need constant attention. Surplus buds may be removed by rubbing out with the finger and thumb. The vine leaves should not "*bs allowed to touch the glass. Tie down growths as required and stop two leaves beyond the bunch of fruit. Grafting operations can be proceeded with when the sap is flowing. The root stock must be in advance of the scion, which have been laid in some weeks. More ventilation and watering will be required in the glasshouse. Water in the morning and allow free ventilation to carry off excess moisture.