GARDENER'S CHRONICLE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 206, 7 April 1866, Page 3

GARDENER'S CHRONICLE.

A p i: i l . Kitchen Garden. Onions sown this mouth will generally succeed better than at any oilier season ; the bull's attain a larger .size, and usually keep bettor tlian when sown in spring Sow Long Scarlet Radish, Mustard an;". Cress, anil make (!tc last sowing oi Lettuce for tbe Season. Plant eavly Cabbage to come in early spring, and I Keep previous plantings tree from weeds. I Clear the ground of decaying crops oi | Teas, Beans. Cabbage, &c.; and prepare ground,'-by sub-soiling to the depth of twi j feet for Straw! : rries, Rhubarb, ami Fruit j Trees. Fruit Gardex. Trained"trees now inquire fastening, to encourage the ripening of the wood and j secure them from the effects of wind. j Gather in ripe fruit, and avoid bruising. Plant Strawberries (see directions for last month). Flower Gardes. Rooted* cut;lugs of Geraniums, Verbenas, &c, may now be potted, «Sin" light, well-prepared soil, and small-sized pots; and protect from heavy rain until they t are well 'established in the pots. See that Dahlias and Hollyhocks are well secured to the stakes, and give liberal watering with liquid manure once or twice a week. Budded Roses will require attention. Many of the flowering Gladioli will now be in flower, and may require to be supported by stakes. Gather flower seeds, and clear away decayed annuals and flower-stalks. If the ground be sufficiently moist, flower-roots may be divided, and re-planted ? in freshlydug ground. Those who contemplate the the planting of choice trees and shrubs will do well to have a good heap of compost now prepared to be in readiness. A little light and moderately rich fresh mould put round the roots, if the ground has been previously wellprepared, will ''generally insure success. The Gum Tree will succeed well if planted now.