THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



April Where grass plots are being made from seed, sowing 



— may be done in April provided the weather is mild and 

 R6sum6 still, but it is unwise to sow in cold or windy weather. 



The planting of the herbaceous border and rockery 

 may be completed. Those who have collections of 

 representative plants may like to consider adding modern 

 varieties, in order to add fresh interest. 



Gladioli may be planted, and measures taken to 

 repress wireworm, which is very destructive to this 

 beautiful plant. 



Most of the principal climbers and small shrubs may 

 be planted, and the earlier it is done the better. The 

 soil should be well prepared. 



Half-hardy annuals may be sown out of doors in the 

 latter half of the month if the weather is fine. 



With respect to indoor plants, the lovely winter- 

 flowering Begonia Gloire de Lorraine may be propa- 

 gated by cuttings, and seedling tuberous Begonias and 

 other small seedlings pricked off. Cinerarias may be 

 sown for the following winter's bloom. Fuchsias may 

 be started into growth, and propagated by cuttings. 



Young plants of various kinds may be pinched in 

 order to make them bushy, and staked if necessary. 

 Poinsettias may be propagated by pieces of the old stem, 

 Aspidistras by portions of the creeping root, and Crotons, 

 Dracaenas and India-rubber plants by "mossing" the 

 stems. 



Room plants may be cleansed by sponging, and re- 

 potted. 



The grafting of fruit trees should be completed. 



Vines must be ventilated, tied, and stopped. Early 

 Grapes must be thinned. 



A frame may be prepared for Melons, and seeds 

 sown. 



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