Jan. 2, 1908. 



Agricuitii?'al Gazette of N.S.W. 8 7 



Flowers. 



Flowers should be abundant in tlie garden during the month, that is^ 

 of course, if the season is favourable. If the weather should prove very 

 dry with hot winds, w-aterinji' will be necessary, particularly for chrysan- 

 themums and dahlias, the two chief j^lants which are coming along now 

 for the autumn flowering. Carnations also will need water as well as. 

 niost of the other garden plants. A thick mulch o dung, if kept suffici- 

 ently moist to prevent its being blown away, will prove very beneficial 

 t''"- all plants. Both chrysanthemums and dahlias are likely to be improved 

 bv applications of liquid manure occasionally, uidess the garden soil i& 

 of an exceptionally good character, when water will suffice. 



Asters, of the annual varieties, may be planted out in the garden when 

 the weather is suitable and the ground in good order. They are extremely 

 showv plants when in full bloom, and tlie blooms last for a considerable 

 time. 



Koses, grown in pots for the purpose, if not too old, may be planted, 

 and as they will soon establish themselves, they will, if looked after, be- 

 come fine plants by next spring. If the soil is dry, apply abundance of 

 Tvater to the roses when planted, and keep up the watering from time io 

 time. Also spread a mulch over tlie ground aljout the plants. 



