SUMMER TREATMENT OF VIOLETS
The measure of success achieved in the cultivation of violets depends largely on the treatment the plants receive during summer, when heat, and perhaps drought, have to he reckoned with. Lack of moisture will result in an attack of red spider, which, unless checked, will seriously undermine the plants’ constitution, with consequent stunted growth. This pest is likely to give most trouble in light soils, and those who have such to deal with should see that copious supplies of water are provided when the conditions are as indicated above. Mulching will materially assist in keeping growth healthy, but it suitable materials are not available, keep the surface of the soil loose and friable by the frequent use of the dutch hoe. Weak liquid manure or a sprinkling of fertiliser every fortnight or so will be of great benefit in that the crowns will be strengthened and rendered capable of producing plenty of flowers of good quality in due season. Runners which are useless should be removed as they appear or they will weaken the plants.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 608, 9 March 1929, Page 28
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179SUMMER TREATMENT OF VIOLETS Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 608, 9 March 1929, Page 28
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