GARDENING NOTES

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 35, 7 September 1922, Page 37

GARDENING NOTES

(By Me. J. Joyce, Landscape Gardener, Christchurch.) WORK FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. The Vegetable Garden. September is a busy month for the gardener, and much depends on his foresight in selecting the best as well as the most suitable seeds and plants for a good supply of vegetables throughout the year. Other important matters to be considered are the selection of suitable positions for the different varieties of plants. Much depends on. the planting of each species where the best returns will accrue. Where the soil is still sodden it is not wise to sow spring —better indeed to defer doing so for a few weeks until more warmth is instilled by . the increasing sunshine as the days lengthen. The main crop of onions should be sown as soon as a favorable opportunity offers, and the same may apply to prsnips, carrots, spinach, lettuce, and radishes— a rich bed being necessary. Continue sowing peas and beans for succession, also a small bed of cabbage and cauliflowers. Some tomato seed should be sown for the main crop, planting out, while celery may be planted in a box or warm corner. Plant out early cauliflower and cabbage as required. Cover up rhubarb with a box or barrel, covering and surrounding same with stable manure; light and air must be excluded to obtain tender blanched stalks. The fact must not .be lost sight of that well-manured soil and good cultivation are essential to successful vegetable gardening. The Flower Garden.— General work in the flower garden this month should-consist of the regular mowing and rolling of the lawns, hoeing weeds in the walks and borders, sowing hardy flower seeds, and cutting up and planting clumps of perennials which have grown into large plants. Propagate small seedlings in boxes for planting out later on, such as phlox Drummondi, stocks, asters, and lobelia, French marigolds, etc., according to the fancy of the grower. A great deah will depend on the care and attention given to those plants fox* an effective showing m the garden during the summer months. For sowing out of doors the following varieties will be suitable additions to the beds-and borders: godetia, candytuft, clarkia, Swan River daisy, Iceland poppy, and sweet pen®. Calliopsxs is a pretty annual, so is the African daisy, with mari-gold-like flower; these should be sown in a line or patches towards the front. Larkspur makes a good contrast, while the different violas deserve a place; The Fruit Garden. — all pruning and winter spraying without further, delay, and burn all primings to

destroy lurking pests. Cut down old trees which are intended for grafting later on. Clean away all the loose! bark from vine rods and paint over with some . approved insecticide, using -plenty of sulphur ; to; destroy mildew which may be harboring in the branches; necessary pruning should also be done at once, as the vines will soon 'be shooting. To do the work thoroughly the ■■ vines must \ be loosened from the wires, and left down until starting to sprout; thus giving the lower buds a good supply of sap. .- .•■ ;■•/.•"•; - "■ - ■"' . *.-*■*'■.?':, ■ '< ' *W>— \ Dublin's Irreparable : ; Loss In the destruction of the Four Courts, following on the fire and explosion resulting from the dislodgement of the Irregulars, not only Dublin and the Irish nation, but the whole world of scholarship has suffered a loss'that can never be repaired (says Catholic News Service, London). In the vaults and strong rooms of the Four Courts were priceless parchments and deeds, practically all of them now absolutely destroyed by the flames, that students of historical research must look upon as lost, for ever. - Some of the destroyed documents were legal and testamentary records, but by far the most precious things that the flames destroyed, were the ecclesiastical documents dating back to the 13th century, many even belonging to a much earlier date. In this latter category there were numerous important papers, including certain Papal documents, that have the most important bearing on the earlier ecclesiastical history of Ireland. Among these lost title deeds and ecclesiastical records were some that dated from the early part of the 12th century. Parish registers and ancient wills also have been involved in the general destruction literally gold mines of priceless information, whose loss is not only Ireland s, but that also of every scholar and student of historical research. Among the destroyed papers is a series of wills ranging in date from about the year 1534 down to 1899, with a collection of Royal documents connected with the dissolution of the religious houses in Ireland. So numerous, indeed, were these precious documents that were housed in the our Courts, that their mere enumeration alone filled dUL) closely printed pages. C><X>Napier (From our own correspondent.) r> mi T ™ , . August 31. Kev. ather Le Pretre is expected to arrive shortly to assist in the parochial work of Napier in the absence of Rev. Father Campbell. a- , A c j>rence of the Sisters of St. Joseph,, including bisters from Gisborne, Wairoa, and Auckland, took place at Meeanee this week,, during the school holidays. Requiem Mass has been celebrated at St?' Patrick's Church, for the_ repose of the souls of the late Arthur Griffith) and Miphael Collins. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Ryan have left Napier to reside permanently at Lower Hutt. Prior to their departure many of their friends assembled to farewell them, and to make a presentation, accompanied by the best of good wishes. , ■'. ' - ~ €V -i Father Tymqns a few days .ago presented the ■ Maori children of St. Joseph's School with a surprise packet of 48 "Titi." • Whilst duly appreciative of Father Van Beecks princely generosity in the same direction a few weeks ago, they are inclined to think that frequency improves the daintiness of their favorite dish. With regret the death is recorded of one of Port Ahunri's parishioners in the person of Mr. Patrick Joseph Barry. He was 65 years of age,, and had lived in the Hawke's Bay district for the past 45 vears. The deceased, who was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Barry, sen., for many years residents at the Port, was born in Ireland, and came to Hawke's Bay. with his parents when he was a lad. As. ai young man the late Mr. Barry spent some years in Australia. He was always prominent in athletics and most successful in sports. The deceased was for many years an employee of the Napier Brewery Co., but resigned some years ago to follow the occupation of builder, travelling over many parts of the. island. Of a quiet and kindly disposition he made friends wherever he went, and his sudden death will be greatly regretted bv all who knew him. The late Mr. Barry was v unmarried, but leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn their loss. —R.I.P.