The Garden Magazine, July, 1922 



295 



Geraniums to be pinched back to get bushy plants. Remove terminal 

 growths with fore-finger and thumb. 



Clip Althernanthera and Coleus to keep them within bounds. On 

 large areas a scythe is a useful implement for this purpose. 



Rambler Roses to have the old wood cut away soon after flowering. 

 Tie the new canes and give them plenty of room, selecting only 

 the most desirable of the new growths, cutting out weak and 

 crowded shoots. Ramblers trained against buildings are generally 

 infested with both fungus and insect. Spray in time to control. 

 Keep up vitality by regular watering. 



Bush Roses to have growths shortened when through blooming, to 

 encourage vigorous new wood for fall flowering. A dressing of 

 tankage, blood, manure, and liquid cow manure will help consider- 

 ably. If drouth prevails, soak the beds with plenty of water. 



Perennial seeds to be sown at once for flowering next season. 



Irrigation the Most Urgent Need 



One good soaking, once a week is more beneficial than a slight sprin- 

 kling every evening. Also, be sure to put the water where it 

 belongs. 



"Leafy" vegetables as well as root crops appreciate having their tops 

 as well as their roots watered. On the other hand, plants that 

 bear fruits (such as Peppers, Eggplants, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, 

 and other vining plants) should not have the tops and blossoms 

 soaked and the pollen washed away. 



Modern methods and appliances have done a great deal to make 

 watering comparatively easy. Systems of pipe lines overhead or 

 underground, portable sprinklers, rotary and oscillating water- 

 fans are now perfected to such a degree as to do their work thor- 

 oughly and efficiently. Press these aids into service to get the 

 most out of your July Garden. 



About the Grounds 



For aphis on any of the trees use Black Leaf 40, or Thrip Juice. 



Finish pruning early flowering shrubs, cutting out old wood that has 

 produced. 



Caterpillars to be disposed of as soon as seen or they will quickly de- 

 foliate any plants they attack. Borers are active. A steel wire 

 run along the opening a borer is working in will dispose of him. 



Attend to any tree having bark disease or bad scars. Where decay 

 has started, cut out the soft, punky wood to real hard, solid wood, 

 making the shape of the cavity such as will allow water to run out. 

 If the cavity is small and does not materially affect the stability of 

 the tree a treatment with pine tar or creosote will be all that is 

 needed. This work calls for real skill and any extensive operation 

 had best be given the specialists. 



New plantations to be protected from drouth by heavy mulching; it 

 saves constant watering. 



Green fly or white scale to be looked for on the Bay-trees. 



Plants in the Greenhouse 



Present neglect of winter-flowering plants in frames will be tenfold 



more evident during the winter months. 

 Plant Carnations into the benches. 

 Snapdragons for winter flowering to be planted in benches where they 



are to bloom. Keep them cool and maintain a moist atmosphere. 

 Freesias to be potted up or boxed; they will flower by Christmas. 



Water sparingly until growth starts. 

 Liliums giganteum, speciosum, and auratum from cold storage to be 



potted up. The first will flower in October. After potting, 



place bulbs in a coldframe where they can be shaded until rooted. 

 Bench-grown Chrysanthemums to be kept well watered; also specimen 



plants in pots, and the large-flowered exhibition types. Bush 



plants may still be pinched. Syringe and spray frequently to 



keep them free from thrips, aphis, and red spider. Maintain a 



cool buoyant atmosphere. 

 Violets in small pots, planted on a bench with a northern aspect in a 



cool house, will make fine flowering plants by winter. 

 Crotons not to be shaded heavily for brilliant coloring. Frequent 



syringings keep mealy bugs, scale, and red spider in check. 

 Hydrangeas for forcing next winter, now planted outdoors, not to be 



pinched after the first of the month. 

 Place order now for Roman Hyacinths, and for Paper White, Trumpet, 



and Golden Spur Narcissus. 

 Left over plants of Marguerites apparently of little use will, if planted 



outdoors, make fine growth by September, when they may be 



lifted and potted for early winter flower. Shade in the pots. 

 Calla Lilies to be started into growth; purchase new plants now. 



Fibrous loam, cow manure, and bonemeal make a good compost. 

 Gardenias planted early last month need air on all favorable occasions, 



but avoid draughts. Dampen the walks frequently and maintain 



warm, moist atmosphere. 

 Geraniums for winter flowering now being grown in pots to have leading 



growths pinched whenever they show a tendency to run away. 



Pick off flower spikes. Give a sunny, well ventilated house; 



freedom from weeds and dead leaves; and an occasional spraying 



overhead. Avoid the use of liquid manures which promote soft 



growth at the expense of the flowers; use fine bonemeal. 

 Asparagus Sprengeri for winter greens to be purchased in small pots 



and planted now, if stock is not on hand from seeds sown in heat 



in the spring. 



Seeds for Indoor Sowings 



Mignonette for winter flowering to be sown early. A rich compost is 

 essential. Cover seed lightly and keep moist until germination 

 takes place. 



Sweet-peas and Calendulas (to follow Chrysanthemums in November) 

 to be sown toward the end of the month. 



Chinese Primroses to be sown now for Christmas flowering; and 

 Cineraria stellata for cut flowers in early spring. Baby Primroses 

 to be sown; large plants to be divided and potted into 2\ inch 

 pots. All cool-house subjects (like Cinerarias, Calceolarias, and 

 Baby Primroses) need the coolest possible conditions at this time. 



Seed of English Wallflowers sown now outdoors — later transplanted 

 6 inches apart and, in October, lifted and potted, wintered in a 

 coldframe with a little protection and brought into the greenhouse 

 in January — will make fine flowering plants in the spring. 



New Zealand Spinach for winter use to be sown in a cool-house. Pars- 

 ley also to be sown for next winter's use. 



Watercress is easy to grow in a coldframe or cool greenhouse (not 

 more than 45 ) ; if the temperature gets high aphis is troublesome. 

 Sow now, using a rich soil, and cover the bed with an inch of clean, 

 sharp sand. 



Tomatoes for fall crop to be sown now and planted into permanent 

 quarters September 1st. Fall crop of Cucumbers to be had by 

 sowing English forcing types now; plant to permanent quarters 

 late in August. 



Cuttings Under Glass 



Lorraine Begonias (and other of the winter flowering types) grown 

 from early rooted leaf-cuttings to have flowers picked off. If in 

 need of larger pots move them; but if in doubt leave for some time 

 longer. Overpotting of these plants often spells failure, especially 

 when watering is done carelessly. Shade to avoid burning. 



Poinsettias may yet be rooted. Purchase small stock of winter 

 flowering Begonias to grow on. 



Cuttings of Double Sweet Alyssum put into propagating bench now, 

 and later planted at intervals along side of the Carnation benches, 

 will flower all winter. 



Forcing Fruits 



Toward the end of the month start ripening up the pot vines for early 

 forcing next winter. Place in full sun, water thoroughly, and 

 syringe twice daily. 



Fruit houses that have ripened crops and are staying wide open right 

 along dry out rapidly. Continual syringing of trees or vines will 

 often keep the surface looking half dry. Water thoroughly. 



Apples and Pears that have fruited in pots to be fed and watered for 

 another season. Sublaterals may be pinched back to two eyes. 



Care of Orchids 



Calanthes to be looked over twice a day to prevent drying out; these 

 terrestrial Orchids do not like as much spraying as other kinds. 

 Have the foliage dry overnight or spot will develop. Look out 

 for cool nights during the ensuing weeks, 7o°at night is required. 



Cypripediums now in active growth; as the roots fill the pots and pans 

 liquid manure once a week will help. See that the plants do not 

 suffer for want of water. Ventilate freely, but avoid draughts. 

 Shade to prevent actual burning. 



