THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



l^ay The planting of border and rock plants should be 



— completed for the season. 

 R6sum6 From the middle to the end of May those gardeners 



who practise " bedding-out " for a summer and autumn 

 display may proceed with the work. China Asters, 

 tuberous Begonias, Cannas, Celosias, Zonal Geraniums, 

 Indian Pinks, Lobelias, Mimuluses (for shade), Pansies, 

 Pentstemons, Petunias, Salpiglossis, Snapdragons, Ten- 

 week Stocks, Tobacco, Verbenas, and Violas are a few 

 of the principal plants recommended for the purpose. 



Bulbs that are lifted from flower beds to make way 

 for summer-flowering plants may be put in the reserve 

 garden. Primroses and Polyanthuses may be divided 

 and planted in deep, rich soil. Wallflowers may be 

 thrown away, and fresh ones raised from seed for 

 planting in autumn. The beds should be thoroughly 

 dug and cleaned before the summer plants are put in. 



Roses should be disbudded and maggots crushed. 

 Carnations should be staked and protected from wire- 

 worm. Cyclamens and Hydrangeas may be repotted, 

 and Arum Lilies planted out in the garden. 



There will not be a great deal to do among hardy 

 fruit, but the trees may be sprayed with arsenate solution 

 if caterpillars or Codlin grub are troublesome. Growing 

 grafts may be supported with flower stakes. 



Vines will call for varying treatment according to 

 their stage of growth. With early Grapes, stopping, 

 ventilating, and watering will be the principal items. 

 Early crops will need the shoots tying down, and the 

 bunches thinning. 



Melons in bearing will require supporting and feeding 

 with liquid manure. 



Peaches will need thinning, and the growths 

 training. 



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