THE GARDEN

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 72, 19 August 1938, Page 1

THE GARDEN

FLOWERS Plant Pentstomons, Genius, Coreopsis and other herbaceous plants. Lobelias, Primula Malacoides, Pyrethrums and Violas can be planted. Give the rock garden a. thorough overhaul. Make a sowing ol’ Asters, Cornflowers, Godetias. Stir soil around Anemones and Ranunculi. " Prepare ground for planting G]ndiwg oli. Chrysanthemum cuttings can, be planted. Ground for Dahlias should be prepared as soon as possible. Rose planting and pruning should be on. Vacancies in beds of autumn planted annuals should be filled up. Delphinium clumps should have protection from slugs and snails. Chrysanthemum stools should be kept free of weeds. VEGETABLES Plantings of Cabbage and Cauliflower can be made. Dig over vacant plots ready for cropping. Soiling crops should be dug seme weeks before ground is needed. Prepare ground for Potato planting. A few sets can bo planted as soon as ground is ready. Make a sowing of early Peas. Lettuce and Radish can be sown. Select a well-manured soil. Make a sowing of Parsnips. Sow Shorthorn Carrots on low ridges. Clear weeds away from last year’s rows of Scarlet Runners and apply a dressing of superphosphate. Plantings of Onions should be made. Make sowings of Cabbage, Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts. Prepare ground for a spring sowing of Onions. FRUIT Get pruning finished as soon as possible. Winter sprays must be applied at once, as three buds are. already moving. Apply the first spray for leaf curl or Ponchos as soon as hud seals begin to move. Use lime sulphur 1-10. Head hack trees to be grafted over. Collect scions for grafts. Tie in bundles and store in a cool place. The nearer to freezing point the better, so as to keep them dormant.

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