THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



Sept. sowing of the excellent hardy variety Chirk Castle made 

 16-30 for winter. 



Sept. The Garden in September — A Resume 



R6sum6 With regular attention to mowing, hoeing, and the 

 removal of decaying flowers, the garden ought to be 

 bright, pleasant, and interesting in September. Sweet 

 Peas should still be beautiful if seed formation has 

 been prevented. 



Arum Lilies that were planted out in late spring may 

 be checked in the early part of the month, and potted 

 up in the latter part. Solanums may be potted up 

 also. 



Dahlias should have attention, and any defective 

 staking rectified. Chrysanthemums may form clusters 

 of terminal buds, which may be thinned if desired. 

 Liquid manure will help the plants. Dracaenas may 

 be repotted and propagated. 



Rose cuttings may be inserted, and attention given to 

 the training of chmbers. Carnations from layers may 

 be planted out, or potted and put in frames. Pinks 

 may be divided. A few selected early varieties of 

 Hyacinths may be potted, and likewise Due van Thol 

 Tulips. Poinsettias and fibrous-rooted Begonias in- 

 tended for winter blooming should be placed in a warm 

 house. Violets that are to be lifted for wintering in 

 frames may be checked by chopping round them with a 

 spade. 



In the fruit garden, gathering should continue ; 

 several good Apples and Pears are likely to be ready. 

 The present is a good time to thin the branches of any 

 trees that are very thick. 



In vineries where the Grapes are ripening, watering 

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