CHILDREN’S GARDEN CIRCLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 226, 24 September 1938, Page 13

CHILDREN’S GARDEN CIRCLE

Dear Members, — As 1 write these notes (Tuesday) my thoughts arc of the wonderful show you are presenting to ’Wanganui this year. I know the splendid enthusiasm you have all shown and feel confident that you will present to Wanganui folk a show worthy of our movement. 1 hope you will all enjoy every minute of the show and wish you all a happy time. And now, dear members, I know you all wish to join with me in giving Mrs. Connor and Mrs. Turner our best thanks for the two beautiful cakes made by these two good people. I suppose you all know that our birthday this year is to be held on October 29. Also, all members are particularly asked to attend church service on Sunday, October 2. Fuller particulars appear in this column. And so to you all another happy day again to-day.—Your gardening friend, “CARNATIO.”

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME 2 p.m.—Prize giving. 3 p.m.—Dance items. S p.m.—Concert by Miss M. Swann's pupils and pupils from Miss Pat Over's school of dancing. NEW MEMBERS Evke Vodani, 48 Koromiko Road. Ngaire Kersing, Campbell Street. Judith Hutchison, Victoria Avenue. Barbara Hutchison, Victoria Av. Lesley Burnett, Victoria Avenue. Ann Robertson, Kent Road. Susan Campbell, No. 1 Line. Nau Gower-James, Upper Waitotara. Audrey Vaughan, ‘‘Belmont,” Wanganui. Helen Davies, 279 Avenue. Billie Jameson, 84 Gonville Av. David Darbyshire, Maxwell. Phyllis Anderson, ( ). Bobby Coleman, Millward Street. Keith Morrison, Kai Iwi. Graeme Morrison, Kai Iwi. Gerlic Hodson, Kai Iwi. Myra Hodson, Kai Iwi. Norma Tomilson, Kai Iwi. Joy Wilson, 182 Guyton Street. Doris Wiro, Waitotara. Mary Proudfoot, Ballance Street. Jean Hunt, Tutaenui, Marton. Senior Members Bessie Gill, Waitotara.

“CARNATIO’S” MESSAGE This week I send my heartiest welcome to the many new members who have sought admittance to our circle. I do hope you will enjoy your stay with us and spread the C.G.C. joy germ. Dear little new members, and old members too, do not forget our golden rule —gifts of flowers to the sick and suffering. A happy time to you. ARAMOHO DISTRICT Miss Millie Petersen is proving an energetic secretary and the branch is striding along splendidly. The members fully realise they are placed on their mettle and are working hard in the C.G.C. cause. FLORAL SERVICE Sunday, October 2.—A1l members of the C.G.C. are invited to attend | Trinity Church this Sunday to celebrate our second floral service. I think all members are familiar with this service and its objects. The flowers taken to this service are given up to God for the sick and suffering of Wanganui. Arrangements have been made to pick up members at the following places: —Tram shelter (top of Avenue); Calver’s Corner (Somme Parade); Maypole Stores, Aramoho; Benbrook’s, Upper Aramoho; Taylor - | ville Bridge; Luxford's, Wanganui East; McAtee’s Store, Wanganui East; I Hospital Corner, Stapleton and [ Brookic’s, King’s Avenue; Gonvihe Junction; Thompson’s Store, Carlton Avenue; and Bullock’s Corner, Springvale. Members must be at their posts not later than 10.15 a.m. so as to arrive at the W.D.F.U. rooms, McGruer’s Buildings, by 10.30 a.m. Members are asked to bring as many flowers as possible with them on Saturday afternoon so that the De-

monstration Committee can arrange them into suitable bunches. I know all members will join with me in our floral service and by their gift of flowers make some little sick child happy for the day. RANGIVVAHIA DISTRICT It is pleasing to record that another branch is holding a children's show. Miss Jean Donovan has been busy organising and members of this district are quite thrilled and hope to made it a success. Many members journeyed to the Wanganui children./ show, and all spent a pleasant time The district show is to be held on October 1, and donations for our stall will be welcomed.

GONVILLE DISTRICT Reports from the district are splendid. Mrs. Hood, convenor, and Enid James, secretary, assisted by an energetic committee are placing well on the map. ALLEN CUP An omission in our schedule occurred in placing particulars of this cup with our other awards. The committee is very grateful to Mr. J. Allen who donated this cup, which is awarded annually to the district which carries out our golden rule of sending flowers to the sick. WAITOTARA BRANCH A meeting of the committee of the Waitotara branch of the C.G.C. was held in the school on the evening of September 6. , Those present were

Mesdames Handley, Blackie, Hodgetls and J. Verry, Misses Armstrong, Gill, and Verry. The minutes of the last meeting were read and passed. The competition was closed, a sum of £2 11s being realised. It was decided to get a demonstrator out the following week. REMINDERS FOR LITTLE GARDENERS Chrysanthemums. Planting of these glorious autumn flowering plants should be done immediately. When planting make the soil very firm, even harden so much so that footprints will not show on it. Scoop out about one foot deep of soil anti harden with a block of wood and then sprinkle about four inches of loose soil on this. Spread out the roots of the plant and firmly plant, finishing ofi with loose soil. Water thoroughly and place supports in place. Do not worry if the plants flag for a few days, they will soon all picK up again. And don’t forget to plant a few singles for decorative work. There are some splendid showy varieties to be had at a very moderate figure.

Gladioli. —Planting time is right here for these beautiful flowers. Assorted varieties or named varieties can be purchased very cheaply and a splendid show can be had for a few shillings. While not particular as to the class of soil, gladioli, however, prefer a sunny, open position, away from trees and hedges. They do wcii in light or heavy soil. Plant six inches deep in light soil and four inches deep in heavy soil. Do not add any manure unless it is well rotted cow manure, which should be placed at least two inches below the corms. Do not allow any manure to come in contact with the bulb. Gladioli usually take from 90 to 100 days to flower.

Pansies. —Pansies are •now at their best and spent blooms should be picked off so as to allow further flowering. Mark any of special merit.so that cuttings can be taken in January. A dose of liquid cow manure (weakly diluted with water) once a fortnight will prolong the flowering season. Asters and Zinnias.—Get busy and sow seeds of these beautiful flowers immediately. Both are of special value for autumn display and are of easy AN APPRECIATION Dear “Carnatio.”—l ask you to please thank the members for the many beautiful flowers which were sent me whilst in hospital—the whole ward enjoyed them very much. I am now home and am progressing quite well, but am still going to the hospital every second day to have my ear dressed. I shall not be back-at school until after the show, so that 1 will be able to enter into a few things for the show. I think it will be a huge success. It is rather late, but I have decided to do a floral picture because 1 will have all Thursday to do the petal work. I shall not have any narcissi to enter, but I shall do as much of the decorative work as possible. Well, 1 shall have to end now as 1 am quite tired after a whole day up. Yours affectionately—‘•RED ROSE.” LETTERLAND Jean Hunt.—Thank you Jean for your pleasing letter. I have posted your badge. Congratulations on winning the vegetable plot competition. Seeds and gladioli will be posted shortly.

“Sweet Sulton ll.”—Have poster your badge. Did you like your daffodil blooms? Yes the hail did a fearful amount of damage. “White Daffodil.”—You must havt

some very nice blooms. I hope you hau some in the show to-day. Yes I must congratulate Maxwell on the splendid quality of the blooms. “Red Rose.”—So glad to see you back again. I am pleased to hear you are doing a floral picture for the show. Mary Proudfoot. —A hearty welcome to you also Mary. Seeds and gladioli will shortly be sent to you.