THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 140, 11 December 1930, Page 27

THE WEEK'S WORK

TLOWEK GAKDEN.

The continual cold snaps have not only delayed necessary planting, but have also destroyed many of the plants which were put out. This applies particularly to the half-hardy annuals, many of which have failed to survive. It is still not too late- to plant zinnias, asters, salvias, and others of the halfhardy plants, all of which are obtainable from seedsmen. . ■ ■ Dahlias and chrysanthemums may still be planted. ■ ... Don't neglect to pinch chrysanthemum plants which were put out .last month. '■ ■:■■■:■■■■■ Should aphis appear ; on the-chrysan-themums or carnations, spray at onco with "Black Leaf 40." ■. . j Carnations require disbudding. Born ovo all except the main bud on each stem. ' • ■: They also require to bo staked to prevent the blossoms from lying on the soil. .Remove all spent blooms from rosea and. give, the plants plenty of. water during dry weather. Lift narcissi and other spring flowering bulbs where necessary as soon as the foliage commences to di« down, VEGETABLE GARDEN. Plant main crop tomatoes. Attend to those which wore put out last month by removing all side growths as they appear and tying the plants to the stakes as soon as they are tall enough. ■Prepare celery trenches for planting at the end of the month or in January. Plant leaks in well-worked and enriched soil. Make further sowings of peas, flwarr. beans, lettuce, etc. . See that all crops requiring it are properly staked. Don't neglect the spraying or potatoes and tomatoes. Thin out and weed all seedling crops. Keep the soil well hoed between the rows. This is specially necessary after heavy rains or artificial watering.