GARDEN NOTES

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18067, 19 April 1933, Page 10

GARDEN NOTES

PLANTING ROSES Ono cannot say when winter will lie here, so il is as well to order new rose bushes in time, also, even, at this end of the bloom period there is often a, stray bloom on the plants in the salesmen's plantations by which those unfamiliar with the varieties may be aided in then choice now. I By ordering early one secures the best 1 plants and by planting as soon as it can be done, the bush settles down and is. steady in position when the new root growth needs firmness. Very much de , pends upon planting when the soil is in suitable, condition. Choose plants upon the brier stock in some form. They cost a trifle more than those upon the manetti, and probably .will not be sc large, but they certainly will be more • perpetual in flowering, and, as a rule, the dark-colored varieties will be of clearer shades.

j Always plant firmly, at the same time do not tread the soil around the roots in j such a vigorous manner as to bruise or break them. The average planter dow not pay enough attention, to keeping the roots spread out. Far too often they an more or less cramped into a bunch. Il is also wrong to place, too much soil on top of the roots before making them firm. In planting, too, there is usually not enough attention paid to the average habit and strength of growth characterising each variety. Do not be too 1 anxious for extra strong plants of any kind when making new plantations. , These are not so good as might appear. ! What we really want is good, vigorous I growths, upon roots that are established, j A fair sized plant now will secure this j later much better than if we planted an ‘over-fed specimen. Dwarfs should be j planted so that the base of the plant is ■ 2in. to 3in. below the surface, but all must be staked securely against windwaving from the first. The following list may assist those, beginners who wish to select now a few -plants for delivery later: —ll. E. Rich--1 ardson is the best bloomer over a period ■ of dry weather and should not be missed • out of any list. Others are: Marjorie Buckley, h.t.; E. T. Carter, t.; White Killarney, h.t. ; Betty, h.t.; Betty tTprichard, h.t. ; Mrs. M. Bowles, h.t. : Ards Pillar, h.t.; Beaute Inconstant, t.; Chas. E. jShea, h.t. ; Rainbow, t. ; Coralliiia and Elegante. LILY OF THE VALLEY

When the beds become crowded with growth it is advisable to lift them and replant, and such work may he done, as soon as the weather breaks. A partially shaded position is best, with lhe crowns planted a few inches apart. If the- sod is heavy it can be considerably improved by the addition of leaf mould, Beds not disturbed should be top-dressed with short manure or leaf mould. When the plants are divided a portion of the flowering crowns might be picked out for pots for indoor decoration, but it ought to be borne in mind that they will not stand hard forcing. TIMELY HINTS Chrysanthemums and dahlias are now, or shortly wifi'he, lu such bloom as to enable name tags' to bo attached to each. Tins should not be neglected as a colt I spell will clear the dahlia and a season be lost. If the plants are unknown a friend will aid the renaming of them. Tilt knowledge of named varieties tends noi only to increase the pleasure of then growth, but in seeking information as to future work the knowledge of their names will be of great aid. The tag is best wired on the hard stem some bin. above the ground, and may be of wood or ordinary Manila tag form. Each plant should be named so that where duplicates or multiples of the same plant are grown, the best only need be saved, and the remainder scrapped. But if only one of each is named, it is probable that when the time comes to uproot tin paints you may demur at throwing away plants unlabeJled, which again fib spaces next season with a multiple of one variety, usually turning out to bo your least favored one. SEED POTATOES

I A reminder is given again to these able to save their own seed. This season Jias been one of unusual blight in most gardens, and where good sound seed can be saved now from whatever source possible, it should be put aside in trays in a frost-free shed. Tin* seed saved must )ae carefully examined for any blight, and closely watched until needed. Of course, it has been understood that no potatoe tops Jiayo been left lying about; (ill should have been destroyed as soon as the crop was lifted. Potato peelings of blighted kitchen outcasts must not be allowed on the section, and the plot to be used next season should be left rough dug to get all the frost it can and re-dug during the frost period at least once to get the frost down into the fouled ground; for though potatoes may not be sown next season on this plot, the blight will attack kindred crops, especially tomatoes. In storing sets, nothing in the shape of a heap should be formed. Greening by exposure to the light and air is so far advisable, in so much as it slightly retards sprouting, but this must not be overdone, as the tubers may, by being laid out carelessly, become diseased, mid this will be hidden by the green coat and remain unnoticed. Disease germs are more plentiful in the air than most of us are. aware. Shallow wooden trays of rough wood, of light size, with the corner blocks 2in. THE KIDNEY SUFFERER. Backache from morning till night—tired, miserable, sleepless, nervous, restless, rheumatic, dizzy, weak, no appetite; every little task a burden. Stooping sends sharp pains through your back; you feel drowsy and tired early in the day; your nerves seem “on edge”; the least thing irritates you. Your night’s rest is spoiled by the dull ache in your back. No one Whose kidneys and blood are clogged with kidney poisons could he different. Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills are for the kidney sufferer. Thousands have been cured of serious kidney disease by this medicine: Mr. W. Bishop, 14 Grey Street, Gisborne, says: “Backache was the bane of my life for a good while. The trouble started with a cold which settled on my kidneys. There was a constant nagging ache right across my loins which was particularly severe if I bent over suddenly, and as I have to stoop a good deal at my work, it was pretty hard on me. Lugkijy 1 heard of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, for this remedy cured mo very quickly driving the pain out of my back and improving my health in every way. From my experience 1 am sure backache sufferers cannot do better than take Doan’s Pills. They are a safe and reliable remedy, and worthy of high recommendation. It’s grand to he free of backache, and l hope the publishing of my testimonial will be the means of bringing relief to many who are troubled with this trying ailment.” Six years later, Mr. Bishop says: “I am still well and have not been troubled with backache since Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills’ cured me some years ago. I can also speak very highly of Doan’s Ointment, having used it with beneficial results.” Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills and Doan’s Ointment are sold by all chemists arid storekeepers. FosterMcClellan Co., Proprietors, 15 Hamilton Street, Sydney. But, be sure, you get DOAN’S.*

higher than the sides, are the handiest mode of saving sets, as they can be stacked one over the other in tiers, thus conserving space. A point should be made that no potato that lias been pierced by a fork or maltreated in any way should be saved for seed. VEGETABLES The rows for peas and broad beans, and the bed for onions, must receive instant attention, and the sowing of these vegetables bo put in hand. As the various plots of ground become vacant they should lie deeply dug, and if not to be filled with catch crops, they may be left rough. The position of lemons and oranges should be dug out in the form of a saucer, and well manured. A stake of hard wood driven in in a slanting position, pointing to the bad wind, may with better advantage be. placed now than when the. tree is planted at tfio end of the month, for the stake, if driven borne after the tree is in position, is apt to cause disaster by the maul damaging the branches. Leave the manure to rot in the bowl-shaped hole, and fork it before planting. When planting, spread out the roots to cover as big a. space as possible, and cover with a. shallow covering of good soil. Tlie slanting stake will now be firmly fastened by binding with cloth to the tree, which by its mossy roots cannot stand alone firmly enough to become stable. Protection with scrim should be given for the first two winters, and the rake freely worked to keep the roots airfed and free from weeds, which must not be allowed to grow under the trees and are best destroyed by raking as they appear.