THE FLOWER GARDEN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 118, 21 May 1932, Page 7 (Supplement)

THE FLOWER GARDEN

Conditions throughout the autumn | have been ideal fur general gardening operations and fur the preparation of trees and shrubs fur present planting. The planting of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs may now be successfully done, the soil being in excellent condition for tho work. Roses continue in vigorous growth. Defer the transplanting until next mouth, which is always the best time for rose-planting. Dahlias that have completed their flowering should be allowed to dry off naturally to pioperly mature the tubers. Cuttings of the winter-flowering, or tree carnations, taken off and inserted in the upon ground, strike successfully. Zinnias, phlox, cosmea and other summer-flowering annuals that are past should be dug under. Apply a dressing of basic slag. Alterations to various beds and borders may be proceeded with. Any shrubs that require to be removed may bo taken up and transplanted with safety. •Seedling weeds are abundant, necessitating weeding''among seedlings and rows of bulbs and those in beds. Weeds between the rows must be turned under. •Struck cuttings that are crowded together in the cutting-trays and pots should be transplanted into plant-trays or potted for Proceed with the bedding-out of , stocks, antirrhinums and other hardy seedlings ami also nemesias and cinerarias, in sheltered, partially-frost-free localities. Fallen leases continue to litter the , garden and grounds. They should be occasionally collected and removed to the rubbish heap.