CHILDREN'S GARDENING CLUB

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 243, 14 October 1933, Page 13

CHILDREN'S GARDENING CLUB

Dear Members, —Here we arc once again in Lettcrland and it is very encouraging to see the continued interest shown by all of you. Last week I. had a list in the paper where you wore to call for your glads. However, 1 posted them direct to all members, so I hope you have all received them. If any of you have not yet received them please write to me immediately, as I have only a few left. 1 hope you all planted them as soon as they wore received. We want as big a show as possible in January. As the school holidays arc then on 1 hope to make arrangements for all our country members to be with us. 1 am going to appeal to the town children to billet one each of you and I think we can give you all a wonderful time. Now, children. this will be something to look forward to. Mr. Printc-rman calls for this letter so I must 4 ‘away.” Till next week, chcerioh, — “CARNATIC.” NEW MEMBERS. 366 Keith Lund, Turoa Road. 367 Julie o'Leary, Wangaehu. 368 Joan Teal, Tayforth. 369 Rosie Loader, 19 Mahoney St. LETTERLAND. “Sparkling Diamond.”—Posted your glads, which I hope you receive safely. You sent rather much postage to have posted you a packet of astor seeds. A very nice letter, Shirley. “Brown Bunny.”—Will send you some glads Brian. Always pleased to hear from you. “Ono of the Joans.”—Have posted the photograph, Joan. Thank you for the. postage. Sylvia. Pleased to see you struggled with number eleven successfully. What about a pen-name Sylvia? “Jacko.”—Thank you for your subscription Jack. Posted your glads. The mums will be sent out early next month. Molly.—Pleased to have your sister in the circle. Yes, Molly, I will send you some mums. “Snowdrop.”—Posted your glads to Utiku. I. hope you received them safely. Hope you can come along to the gladioli show in January. “Wisteria.” —Very pleased indeed to hear from you again. Have posted your gerbera. Your long-looked-for mums will be sent at the end of the month. Yes. Adelia, I was just beginning to think you had forgotten us. “Lilac Queen.” —Yes, Joyce, I hope, however, you can come in in January. Have posted your glads. Jenny Mills.—Sorry, dear, pen-names have been claimed. Have given Isabel “What Joy,” and yourself “Apple Blossom.” I hope you like them. “The Garden Nymph.”—Please call at the avenue office for your glads. The mums are not yet quite ready. “Rangi-ora. ” —No, Edith, I cannot name the corm until it flowers. Have sent you another in its place. Yes, 1 will send you along a photo. If you have any variety that you wish to keep true to colour it is necessary to place bags over the flowers, but, of course, you will need to hand pollinate yourself. What were the flowers you wished to save for seed* I would suggest Virginian stock. Joan Teal. —Yes, Joan, we are only too happy to have you with us. Have posted you some glads. Watch these columns. “Polyanthus.”—Have your address this time, Joan. Write me end of January and I may be able to give you a fine polyanthus. Rosie Loader.—A welcome to the C.G.C, dear. Would you like some glads. If so, please call at our avenue office. Thank you for your subscription. “Goldilocks.”—Hope you are successful in your examination. Your jumbled words reached me in time. “Golden Oak.”—You will have many different bulbs in your garden soon. We hope to make a big distribution of different bulbs next spring. Mavis.—Would be glad if you could share seeds with Desmond as I have run right out at present. Can give Desmond “Sunray” but “Lavender” has been claimed. Would you like “ Daisy Bell.” “Blue Butterfly.”—Have posted you Iho seeds, Nancy. Pleased you have planted your glads. “The Fairy Queen.” —Have posted your glads and seeds. Thank you for lyour subscription and postage. The mums will be sent along later. Yes, you will soon have a very nice garden. IDoris Gibbs.—Sorry pen-name has been chosen. Would you like “White Rose.” Yes, Doris, I received your subscription. Thank you. Hope you will call if you come to Wanganui. “Joy of the Garden.”—Your competition was in time. Doug. I know you are a busy little chap. Keith Lund.—Your name has only just been handed to me for membership. T hope you have not been disappointed. A parcel awaits you at the “Chronicle” avenue office. Julie O’Leary.—Pleased to enrol you as a member. Posted a parcel of glads to you this week. “Arum Lily.”—Sorry to hefir you are not well, Molly. No dear, I have not posted your seeds yet but your glads were posted last week. “Silver Ray.”—Very pleased indeed to hear from you again, Pat. Hope to meet you when you come to Wanganui. I am usually at the office ai 4.30 p.m. “Scotch Thistle.”—Have you called for your glads yet, Penryhnl Yes, I received your subscription. Thank you. “Ridgwav Park.”—Yes, Norma, you may have the non name. I have posted your glads. They had been ready for you for some time at the avenue office. Hope you will not keep me so long for a. letter next time. Thank you for your subscription. “Sweet William.”—A very pleasing letter. You always tell me about your garden and that is what» I like. We will be pleased to have your sister in the C.G.C. I have ordered a photo for you and will post it as soon as it is ready. Moynfi Sutton.—Yes, I received your daffodils. It was very good of you to send them in. I will send you some mums next, month. What about a pen namo? Would you like “Golden Marigold”? “Apple Blossom.”—Thank you for your subscription. Did you get your glads! Frank, Brian, and Ngaire.—lt was not necessary to pay again. There is only one subscription of 1s when joining. Wo diil intend charging Is per year, but so far we do not need to make another call. Would you like your sub scription returned or would you care for some special *bulbs. Did you receive the carnation plants for the essay prizes. Mrs. H.R., Ohingaiti.—Yes, T received the parcel safely. So many gifts arrived on the morning of the show that I was unable to thank each one. T have posted glads to Frank, Ray, and Daphne. Thank you for your kind remark-

“Scarlet Queen.” —Tell Sid to pinch the flowers off his sweetpeasunless the plants are strong and healthy. I would like to see your tulips. Always pleased to hear from you. “African Rose.’’—Sorry you could not get along for the show, Nola. Hone you will be able to come to the gladioli show. Thank you for the postage. Let me know if you want any chrysanthemums. “Petangi Violet?’—Hope you can manage to conic down to the January show. Have posted you another packet of aster seed. The plan of your garden was interesting. “Water Lily.’’—A very interesting letter. Yes, tlie Iris is very pretty, indeed. It is called iris tingitana and is a native of Algiers so you now understand why they need to be sunbaked. “Tinker Bell.’’—Thank you for your subscription. I wish you a happy birthday and have sent you a packet of seeds. Your writing has greatly improved. SWEET PEA CUL r IRE. Those of you who were lucky enough to get sonic sweet peas to germinate are now anxious to know what to do next. As previously advised they should be now well established in their permanent beds and growing fast. It is now necessary to encourage the main leaders to grow as strong as possible. Two things should be done to*do this. Pinch out. the side growths and manure with weak liquid manure. Ono pint of good, strong manure to two gallons of water. Keep the plants well watered and see that the leaders are tied to the supports provided. Always remember that after watering (preferably next day) thoroughly stir the. ground to let the air do the work in the soil and remember one good watering is better than half a dozen light sprinkles. — “TRENCH DEEP.” ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. I wish you would give me the best method of preparing celeriac for the table,.—J.B. Celeriac, is used in soups, or it is boiled and then sliced, and eaten with a. little salt and vinegar, or it is prepared as a salad with water cress, using hard boiled eggs and other salad Kerosene may bo used for destroying insects in plants by taking a tablespoon of kerosene and mixing it with hall a cupful of milk, and then diluting the mixture with two gallons of water. Apply the liquid with a syringe and afterwards rinse, with-clean water. This mixture is death to plant insects, and wiH-not injure the most delicate plants.