GARDEN CALENDAR.

Dunstan Times, Issue 759, 3 November 1876, Page 3

GARDEN CALENDAR.

NOVEMBER. Kitchfn Garden.—Early sown Vegeta* l)le crops will now bo advancing rapidly, and will require closo attention ns to hoeing, landing up, and staking ; and any of the main crops of vegetables not yet put in should brt attended to immediately. Finish planting potatoes, and make sowings of Reas Broad and French Beans, Runners, Nasturtiums, and Tomatoes. Sow Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Savoys, and Curled Greens on rich, well procured ground, to induce rapid growth, which is the best preventative of blight on these crops yet discovered. Finish the sowing of Carrots, Beet, and Parsnips—taking care to cover the seeds properly, otherwise, owing to the dryness of the ground at this season, the best seeds may not grow. Sow turnip, Lettuce aud Radish ; also Pumpkin, Vegetable Marrow, Squash, Cucumber and Melon seeds. Celery may still be sown in a shaded place,, and early sowings picked out on beds formed of well-decomposed manure, and well-watered. Every effort must now bo made to keep weed s in check by means of the Dutch hoe, which should be used if possible during bright sunshine ; but if weeds are allowed to choke the young crop, and left to shed their seed, it will take years to eradicate them. Fruit 'Garden.—ln dry and exposed gardens, all newly-planted fruit trees will he benefitted 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 of trained Peach and Apricot trees, removing but few at a time, so as to prevent a too sudden check in the growth of the trees. Thift the frnit 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, hut if carried out will certainly benefit the trees, and will tend to the growth of largo and well flavored fruit. Mulch Strawberry plants with short litter or grass, to prevent the fruit from being soilel by heavy rain. Flower. Garden.—Dahlias may now bo planted out with safety. To grow the Dahlia successfully, it requires a rich, deep soi l , and to bo set four feet apart each way. Hollyhocks will now require stakes. Plant out Verbenas, Scarlet Geraniums, Fuschias, Heliotrope. Transplant Stocks, Asters, Marigolds ; also, thin and plant annual and other flowers. Keep down green fly on Roses by frequently syringing, and en. courage growth by watering with manure water. Pansies, Pinks, and Carnations should have the soil stirred frequently about them; and if growth be languid, water with weak, guano-water.