THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



March growth. Herbaceous plants begin to move. Roses 

 — swell their buds and even break into leaf. Early bulbs 

 ^^^"'"^ bloom. 



Herbaceous borders, which are the principal feature 

 of modern flower gardens, may be taken in hand, all 

 dead growth removed and burnt, the stools divided, the 

 ground dug and manured. New borders may be made, 

 and, if desired, the plants may be arranged in special 

 colour groups. 



Rockeries may also have attention. Plants may be 

 divided if more are needed, and if they are adapted to 

 this method of propagation. New rockeries may be 

 made, and furnished with selected plants, calculated to 

 bloom at different seasons of the year. 



Carnations may be planted, and Marguerite Carna- 

 tions sown. 



Bulbs that are going out of bloom should have at- 

 tention, and not be dried off prematurely. 



Plant houses may be vaporised periodically from the 

 present time in order to keep insects in subjection. 



Half-hardy annuals may be sown under glass. 

 Dahlias and Cannas may be propagated. Tubers of 

 Begonias and Gloxinias may be started. 



Seedling plants raised by sowing in winter must be 

 pricked off, watered carefully, and given abundance of 

 air. 



Vines and Peaches which are in bloom under glass 

 may be fertilised. Vines which have recently started 

 may be disbudded. Peaches which have set their fruit 

 may be disbudded. 



Hardy fruit trees may be grafted when the buds 

 begin to swell. The varieties for grafting should be 

 carefully selected. 



Most kinds of vegetables may be sown or planted if 

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