The Garden Magazine, March, 1922 



17 



Set out in the hotbed small plants of Pansies, Myosotis, Phlox, Hardy 

 Poppies, Shasta Daisies, etc., from seeds sown in January. 



Under Glass 



[Full advantage of these directions is only possible with a greenhouse, 

 but so far as opportunity allows they also apply to hotbeds.] 



The important job is to "prick-off" the seedlings that are large enough 

 to handle. Use plenty of leaf mold and sand. Cover the sur- 

 face of the soil in the flats with a layer of sand; then prick-off the 

 little plants. This carries away the water from around the stems, 

 and to a great extent prevents "damping-off." Give shade until 

 re-established, then exposure to full light, and sunshine to ensure 

 sturdy, stocky plants. 



Sow Sweet-peas in small pots for planting outdoors next month. 

 Pansies and Forget-me-nots brought in from frames will flower 

 by the holidays in a temperature of 50 . 



Keep the Rambler Roses growing in a temperature of 6o°. Avoid 

 direct draughts of cold air, or mildew will result. 



Give Lilies subject to high temperature plenty of water, and feed oc- 

 casionally with liquid manure. Stake the plants. 



Stake up the Snapdragons, and remove side shoots. The side growths 

 make good cuttings. Put them into the propagating bench. 



Start fancy-leaved Caladiums for decorative purposes in sandy soil 

 with gentle bottom heat. 



Look over vines, such as Ivies, Vincas, etc., saved from the window 

 boxes and baskets last fall; repot if needed. 



Thunbergia is a useful climbing plant. Sow the seeds now. Also 

 seeds of the Castor-bean. 



Repot Dracena indivisa that are pot bound; or top-dress. 



Early flowering indoor Sweet-peas should have a rich top-dressing of 

 well decayed manure. Acid phosphate and sulphate of ammonia, 

 an ounce to a gallon of water, is a good stimulant, but should be 

 used with care. 



A heavy mulching of old cow manure will greatly benefit the Roses 

 planted out in the benches at this time. Don't use fresh horse 

 manure; it will burn. Place a covering of loam over the bare roots 

 before using the manure. Look after the young Roses, use care in 

 watering; and keep them free from black spot. Bank the fire 

 early on sunny days. 



Spireas will be showing color in the flower spikes at this time. Space 

 them well apart so that the foliage may develop evenly, and to 

 prevent it damping off as it very readily does when crowded. 



Water copiously, but have the foliage dry before night. Place saucers 

 under the pots, and keep these filled with water. 



Start at intervals small batches of Godfrey Calla, Gloxinias, and the 

 little blue Achimenes, for summer flowering. 



Gardenias may still be rooted provided one has plenty of bottom heat. 

 They require a closed propagating case to root well. Pot when 

 rooted, and carry along in pots until they are transferred to the 

 benches where they are to flower. Use light porous soil, with 

 plenty of leaf mold in it. 



Poinsettias through flowering may be laid on their sides under a bench 

 free from drip, and dried off. 



Start tuberous Begonias in gentle heat, potted or in flats. 



Peaches and Nectarines will be in bloom this month. Encourage 

 fertilization by the admission of fresh air and sunshine on every 

 favorable occasion. Tie in the young shoots of early started 

 vines as required. 



Maintain a free buoyant atmosphere. Accommodate Primulas, 

 Cinerarias, Cyclamen, and similar flowering plants now in bloom, 

 with a light position on the north side of a cool house. 



Give more air as the days become warmer to Bay-trees, Oleanders, 

 specimen Hydrangeas, and similar plants now in storage. As 

 soon as occasion offers place outdoors, give a thorough hosing; 

 retub, or top-dress as required. 



Lawn Shrubbery and Border 



Clean up the shrubberies, stacking the leaves in a large pile to rot. 

 They will be useful next August for mulching. Burn all other 

 rubbish in a smother fire, and use the ashes for fertilizer. 



Loosen the ground among the shrubs with a spading fork. Attend to 

 the climbers round the dwelling, tying up any growths that have 

 fallen out of place during the winter. 



Order any other plants of this class that may be needed. Late in the 

 month remove the wind screen, and other temporary protection 

 afforded choice shrubs and evergreens; likewise from Roses, 

 bulbs, and flower beds. Prune and tie in all Rambler Roses, but 

 leave Tea Roses until all danger of hard frosts is past — better 

 to wait until the eyes begin to swell. 



Air freely Pansies, English Daisies, and Myosotis wintered in frames; 

 plant out into flowering quarters as soon as conditions warrant. 



As the crowns of the plants show through the ground, do any needed 

 alterations and replanting in the herbaceous border. 



Plant deciduous shrubs, and trees. 



Trim grass edges as soon as conditions permit. 



Apply fertilizer to the lawns, top-dress bad spots, and reseed. 



Cut a few sprays of Forsythia, and Pussy Willow; place in a green- 

 house, or warm dwelling for very early blossoming. 



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