GARDENERS' CALENDER.

Dunstan Times, Issue 237, 9 November 1866, Page 3

GARDENERS' CALENDER.

NoVEJIBFIi Kitchen Gxkdex.—Early sown vegetable crops will now be advancing rapidly, ami will require close; attention as to hoeing, landing up, and staking; and any of the main crops of vegetables not yet put in should In; attended to immediately. l-inish planting Potatoes, and make sowings of Peas, Broad and French Beans Runners, Nasturtiums; and Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Savoys, and Curled Greens on rich, well prepared ground, to induce rapid growth which is the best preventive for blight on those crops yet discovered. Finish the sowing of Carrots, Beet, and Parsnops,— taking care to cover the seed properly, otherwise, owing to the dryness of the ground at this season, the best seeds may not grow. How Turnip Lettuce, and Radish; also Pumpkin, Vegetable .Marrow Squash, Cucumber, and Melon seeds. Celery may still bo sown in a shaded place, and early sowings pricked out on beds formed of well decomposed manure, and well watered. Every elfort must now be used to keep weeds in check by means of the Dutch hoe, if possible during bright sunshine; for if weeds are allowed to choke the young crops now, expectations mey be blighted. Fkuit Gardes. —In dry and exposed gardens ts.ll newly planted fruit trees will be benefited by a mulching of stable manure being placed over their roots, to extend about two feet from the stems of the trees. See that shelter from the prevailing winds is provided. Attend early to the disbudding rvf trained Poach and Apricot trees, removing but few at a time so as to prevent a too sudden check in the growth of the trees. 1 bin the fruit of Peaches and Apricots, when about the size, of Peas,to seven or eight-inches apart. This, to the inexperienced, may appear a great sacrifice, but if carried out will prove beneficial to the trees, and will tend to the growth of large and well flavored fruit. Mulch Strawberry plants with short litter or grass, to prevent the fruit from being soiled by heavy rain. Plowei: Gaupex.— Dahlias may now be planted out with safety. To grow the Dahlia successfully, it requires a rich, deep soil, and to be set four feet apart each way. Hollyhocks F will now require stakes Plant out Verbenas, Scarlet Geraniums Fuchsias, Heliotrope. Transplant Stocks, Asters, Marigolds; also thin and plant annual and other flowers. Keep .down green fly on Roses by frequent syringing, and encourage growth by watering with manure water. Tansies, Pinks, and Carnations should have the ground stirred frequently about them; and if growth be languid, water with weak guano water.