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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 65, Issue 5, 16 November 1942, Page 300

New Zealand Garden Dictionary TTOW to improve poor; soils, and maintain fertility by means of humus, fertilisers, lime, drainage and rotation are the fundamentals of successful cropping whether it be vegetables, fruit or flowers. What, when, where and how to sow and plant are essential facts which must be nicely timed, arranged and executed to produce regular supplies with economy, maintaining fertility meanwhile. All this, together with a knowledge of the prevention, or control, of insect pests and fungous parasites attacking plants, demands a knowledge of endless detail and many recipes which must be up to date. For this purpose the keen gardener requires a reference book in which the notes on all topics are concise and readily found. The latest edition of the “Garden Dictionary,” by J. W. Matthews, F.L.S., contains such notes in alphabetical order, based on the New Zealand calendar and experience. It can be recommended for this purpose to all who are growing outdoor crops of vegetables, fruit, and flowers in the home garden.