WORK FOR THE WEEK

Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 July 1938, Page 4

WORK FOR THE WEEK

VEGETABLE GARDEN. In most gardens there is a warm spot which can be used for early seedlings; make the best of it, for early crops- are appreciated. Jerusalem artichokes can be planted in line two feet apart; select good shaped tubers for planting. Obtain the supply of seed potatoes and set them up in trays to sprout; short, sturdy sprouts are the ideal. Give them plenty of light. Continue the planting of autumn-sown onions; dust with sulphur to prevent mildew. Sow early carrots, turnips, beetroot, radish, lettuce and spinach as soon as the soil can be got into good condition. Turn over the compost heap at regular intervals to assist decay. . At every opportunity, when the soil is dry enough, hoe up the'cabbages and other green crops. Sow Peas according to requirements. Sow on raised ridges at this season. 1 Plant Cabbage and Cauliflower; sow a little more seed in a frame. Plant Rhubarb as soon as possible; manure well. Stir soil between crops, such as autumn sown Onions. Get digging done. Bury all vegetable rubbish. Sow Mustard and Cress as required. Fresh soil is necessary for each sowing. Make another sowing of Broad Beans. FLOWER GARDEN. Lose no time in getting Roses planted when conditions are favourable. Take cuttings of Chrysanthemums. . . Planting time has arrived. Shrubs and Ornamental Trees can now be be put in. Keep Anemones and Daffodils clear, of weeds. p , All beds and borders should be cleaned, manured and dug. Lawns should {be weeded and- top-dressed. Clip box edgings and repair any gaps.. Put in perpetual flowering Carnation cuttings-as they are procurable, oiant Stocks, Pansies and similar early summer bedding plan.s. Keep Sweet Peas trained to their supports;''another sowing may be Get tpols'cleaned and sharpened to prevent delays in the busy season. If not already done lift Dahlia roots and store. Prepare ground for Gladioli planting. _ ~ Clean Gladioli corms; treat the bulbs in a sterilising fluid. . FRUIT GARDEN. Prepare ground for planting new trees. Drainage is most important in regard to fruit trees. Pruning should be done as soon as possible. Collect andjburn prunmgs. \Spraying at winter strength can be done. Prune outdoor vines. . Manure and fork round .Currants, Loganberries and Raspberries. Hoe Strawberries. Give a dressing of blood and bone manure.' Peachesand nectarines are-very subject to leaf cur ; < do not omit to apply the winter strength Bordeaux spray when the buds move. Blackcurrant bushes not in,a thriving condition should be cut down to the ground level; this will re-invigorate the bushes.