514 Journal of Ai^riciiliiirc . Yktoria. [10 Aug., 1912. 



Vegetable Garden. 



The plots should l)u well dug over at this time, adding gypsum or 

 lime where any pests have been prevalent. In other beds, stable manure 

 should be well worked into th.e soil. 



The soil .should be rich, well worked, and warm, so that a quick 

 growth may result. Vegetables grown quickly are generally more tender 

 than slowly grown ones ; and frequent changes of crops in the plots will 

 give better results. At this season, the weeds will require constant 

 •checking; frequent use of the hoe will therefore be necessary, and, in the 

 rows, hand weeding should be re.sorted to. 



All seedlings should be planted out, especially seedlings of cabbage, 

 cauliflower, lettuce, and onion. Seeds of peas, carrots, parsnips, radish, 

 lettuce, tomato, and broad beans may be sown. 



Where they can be sheltered and protected from frosts, young tomato 

 jjlants may be planted out for early fruiting. One method of managing 

 these early plants is to place the young plant a few inches below the 

 surface, and then place a box, 8 or 9 inches deep, A\ith top and bottom 

 removed, o\er the plant at ground level. This can then be covered 

 iooselv with a piece of glass whenever necessary. 



Potatoes, artichokes, and asparagus crowns may still be planted. 

 Asparagus beds should be kept free from weeds, they should have a loose 

 surface, and a light top dressing with old manure would be beneficial. 



In the frames, cucumber, vegetable marrow, melon, pumpkin, water 



and rock melon seeds may be planted. These are best planted in pots, 



placing three or four seeds in each pot. They then suffer no check when 



•being transplanted into the beds. 



Flower Garder. 



Ro.se pruning should now be completed. At this time the buds are 

 beginning to swell and show some prominence, and no check should be 

 put in the way of their full development. A careful watch should be 

 icept for the appearance of aphis, which should be washed off as soon 

 .as it is noticed. It is advisable to have a specific always at hand, ready 

 made up, so as to kill the aphis when noticed. The aphis is a very rapid 

 breeder, and delav of a few days means an enormous increase of this 

 pest. Quite a number of specifics are useful in combating the aphi.s — 

 Soaperine, tobacco emulsion, strong soapsuds, Robinson's pine spray, and 

 pestend solution are among the useful remedies. Whatever is used, a 

 _good a])iTlication should be given, and it should be repeated at frequent 

 inter\-als. if the aphides remain. 



All herbaceous and similar plants may now be planted out in the 

 beds ; these include delphinium, cannas, sha.sta daisy, rudbeckias, salvias, 

 perennial phlox, &c. These plants should be well fed, so as to allow 

 them to make a rapid and vigorous growth. 



Weeds will need frequent attention, as they must be kept in check at 

 this time of the vear j they should be prevented from seeding in the beds. 



The planting out of shrubs may now be continued and completed as 

 early as possible, so as to allow the roots to get a good hold of the soil 

 l.iefore the hot weather sets is. Gladioli may be planted for early 

 flowering, and, as well, a few di\-isions or tubers of dahlias. 



