PROGRAMME OF WORK

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22226, 28 September 1935, Page 8 (Supplement)

PROGRAMME OF WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN Sow under glass cclosia, zinnia, kochia and cosmos. Sow hardy annuals in the open ground and thin well when seedlings are up. Divide and replant polyanthus when the flowering is finished. Replant in a shady place for the summer. Cuttings of perennial plants, such as phlox, helenium, gypsophila and pentstcmons may be inserted in sandy soil in a frame. Plant out phlox Drummondii, mimulus, pansies, scabious, French and African marigolds and antirrhinums. Plant out chrysanthemums in well-prepared positions as coon as large enough. When well started into growth dahlias may be divided and planted in their permanent quarters. One shoot attached to a tuber is sufficient. Stake and tie sweet peas. Keep the soil stirred around the base of the plants. Begonias and gloxinias will require potting in a light compost of leaf mould, loam and sand. Watch for greenfly on roses arid spray on its first appearance. Dust the foliage with sulphur for mildew. Spray beds of narcissus to prevent bulb fly depositing eggs in the neck of the bulb. Temporary shade will be required for glasshouse subjects during the heat of the day. Do not npply permanent shading too soon.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Keep the soil well hoed between advancing crops, and thin out the seeding# when large enough. Plant cabbage, caulit&owcr and onion plants. Make another sowing of lettuce for summer salads. Sow peas and beans for successional crops. Earth up and stake earlier crops as required. Sow celery for December planting. Prepare the trenches in good time—row soil may then be used for small salad crops. Sow capsicums, melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, marrows and squash, as well as tomatoes for later crops. In sheltered districts tomatoes for main crops may be planted out. Much depends on tho locality and weather. Plant offsets of kumaras started last month. Plant on hills 3ft. apart each way. Spray for codlin moth when two-thirds of the apple blossom has fallen. Mulch strawberry beds with litter to keep the fruit clean. Vines under glass should have the " stopping " well attended to. A drier atmosphere will be needed during the flowering period.