132 journal of Agriculture , Victoria. [10 Feb., 1912. 



Vegetable G-arden. 



Celerv crops will now be a prominent feature in the vegetable section. 

 The seed may be spwn from January to March, and succession plantings 

 should be carried out occasionally during those months. The growth 

 of celery should be quick ; a fair supply of water, and a good rich loose 

 soil are helpful to its growth. The plants should be earthed up as they 

 make growth. 



Ample water will now be required in the vegetable garden. The sur- 

 face- should be kept well hoed and mulchings of manure should be given 

 wherever possible. 



Cabbage, carrot, turnip, radish, lettuce, peas, cauliflower, &c. seeds 

 may now all be sown ; and young plants from any seed beds may be 

 planted out. 



Flo^vver Garden. 



Ample waterings and sprayings, with subsequent cultivation, will be 

 helpful in hot, dry or windy weather. 



Weak plants, herbaceous plants, and surface rooting plants will be 

 greatly benefited by a cool and nutritious mulch. Old stable manure will 

 be helpful. 



Dahlias may be mulched and disbudded, thinning out the weak and use- 

 less shoots. Where sufficiently advanced, chrysanthemums may be dis- 

 budded. Stake all tall growing plants to prevent any damage from winds 

 or from their own weight. 



All old flower heads, and weak wood may now be removed from the 

 rose bushes. They should then be well watered, so as to induce good 

 growth for the autumn blooms. They may be fed towards the end of 

 the month. 



Flowering trees and shrubs that have passed their blossom time should 

 be pruned and thinned out freely. 



A few bulbs may be planted for early blooming ; also prepare beds 

 for the main planting next month. 



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