GARDENER’S CALENDAR.

Dunstan Times, Issue 415, 1 April 1870, Page 3

GARDENER’S CALENDAR.

APRILKitchen Garden.—Onions sown this month will generally succeed better than at any other season ; the bulbs attain a larger size, and usually Ikeep better than when sown in Spring, gPSow Long” Scarlet Radish,'also Mustard and Cress, , and make the last sowing of Lettuce.for „the season. A few sbalots planted now will be useful to cut green. Plant early cabbage to come in’early spring, and keep previous planting free from weeds. Clear the ground of decaying crops of Peas, Beans, Cabbage, etc., and prepare ground by subsoiling to the depth of two feet’*for Strawberries,’"Rhubarb, and fruit trees. Fh hit Garden.—Trained trees now require fastening, to encourage the ripening of the wood, and secure them from the effects of wind. Gather in ripe fruit, and avoid bruising. Plant Strawberries (see directions for last month). Flower Garden.—Rooted cuttings of Geraniums, Verbenas, etc., may now be potted, using light, well prepared soil, and small sized pots, and protect from heavy rain until they are well established in the pots. See that Dahlias and Hollyhocks are well secnred'to the stakes, and give liberal watering with liquid manure once or twice a week. Budded Roses will require attention. Many of the late flowering Gladioli will now be in flower, and may require to be supported by stakes. Gather flower seeds, and clear away decayed annuals and other flower stalks. If the ground be sufficiently moist, flower roots may be divided and replanted in freshly dug ground. Those who contemplate the planting of choice trees and shrubs will do well to have a good heap of compost now prepared to he in readiness. A little light and moderately rich fresh mould put round the mots, if the ground has been previously well prepared, will generally ensure success. The Gum Tree will succeed well if planted now.