IN THE GARDEN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 October 1939, Page 3

IN THE GARDEN

HINTS FOR THE AMATEUR FRUIT, FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES WORK FOR THE WEEK VEGETABLE GARDEN. Make sowings of lettuce in quantity for summer use. Sow main crop carrots in land which has not been manured recently. Make small sowings of turnips at regular intervals; these vegetables are more delicious v/hen young and tender. Plant asparagus beds when the roots are starting into growth. Thin out the earlier-sown crops as soon as possible; do not omit to firm the soil again round root crops after the thinning. Prepare the site for celery by liberal manuring and deep digging. Sow dwarf French and butter beans at regular intervals to keep up a supply. Dust the onion crop with sulphur as a protection from mildew. FLOWER GARDEN. Canterbury bells can be sown it; the open how for flowering next year. Plant out asters, zinnias, phlox, marigolds, antirrhinums, etc, for summer blooming. Disbud the badly-placed shoots on roses and spray for greenfly. Most of the hardy and half-hardy annuals can be sown out of doors now. Give members of the pink family a dressing of superphosphate underneath them. As the early spring flowers pass out of bloom, clear the beds and manure In preparation for the next occupants. Plant out the chrysanthemums in firm ground; these plants are shallow rooted, so will need a mulch later. FRUIT GARDEN. Plant out tomatoes when frost danger is over, and cape gooseberries. The surplus raspberry suckers should be pulled out as they appear above ground; save only those close to the main stools . Stone fruits that have set too thickly should have a thinning if the best quality fruit is desired. Aphis will be making an appearance on fruit trees; spray with a good insecticide before the leaves become curled up. Strawberries should also be sprayed with Bordeaux if leaf spot is apparent.