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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



April, 1914 



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Opportunities in Planting 



PANSIES that were started in the seed bed 

 should be ready to transplant into their per- 

 manent locations now. If the soil has already been 

 spaded, work it over again and see that the bed is 

 mellow and porous. Be sure to keep the different 

 varieties separate and plant them so as to get the 

 best results from color harmony. In removing the 

 young plants, take up a ball of earth with them and 

 do not let them wither before being firmly set into 

 their new bed. 



If you have had Shasta daisies, you will un- 

 doubtedly want more. April is a good time to 

 divide the plants. If you have none of your own, 

 perhaps you can get some from a neighbor or pur- 

 chase plants from the nurseryman. Shasta daisies 

 are at their best when massed. The large white 

 blossoms with a large yellow centre are fine for 

 cutting. They remain fresh and beautiful for 

 nearly two weeks after being removed from the 

 plant. If it is desired to keep them longer, plunge 

 the cut ends into boiling water for an instant as 

 soon as they are picked. 



Set the plants about six inches apart, and then 

 plan to separate them every second year. They 

 must be in a sunny place. If put in the shade, they 

 will not thrive. Plenty of water is required, so 

 do not set them where it will be inconvenient to 

 irrigate during the hot, dry months. 



Keep the garden clean. Don't let the weeds 

 get ahead of you. Remember that a frequent 

 stirring of the soil is good for the plants as well as 

 serving to remove the weeds. 



Give the lawn a top dressing this month. Some 

 use a good rich loam for the dressing, but well- 

 pulverized sheep manure is better. 



Plant gladiolus for a succession of bloom. Var- 

 ieties were suggested in the March Garden Maga- 

 zine, page 132. 



Asters sown in February should now be trans- 

 planted into their permanent locations. Make the 

 transfer after the sun has set or on a cloudy day. 

 Be careful to not break off more of the fibrous roots 

 than necessary. Take up the young plants with 

 soil around the roots and place them in a box or 

 flat. Carry them at once to the bed and set them 

 in the form determined upon. Be careful to keep 

 the varieties separated and properly marked. 

 Refer to the February Garden Magazine for 

 definite suggestions for planting in beds. 



Roses should be making a good growth. Some 

 may need to have a few buds removed because of 

 their habit of overbearing. This disbudding should 

 be done now. If insects are injuring the foliage, 

 spray with a solution of some tobacco extract 

 preparation. One application usually rids the 

 plants but if not, a second spraying should be 

 made. The spraying should be done in the even- 

 ing and the following morning the vines should be 

 hosed off. This is to remove the soap that is put 

 in the spray solution. 



If mildew is noticed on the roses, sprinkle the 

 vines with sulphur. This should be done in the 

 morning while the leaves are still damp with dew or 

 fog. 



The main crop of Burbank potatoes may now be 

 planted. The Burbank is the most popular variety 

 in the state, but does not grow to a good size in 

 heavy soil. The sandy loam of the Salinas Valley 

 produces the very best of this variety. There are 

 many other locations where it does well. 



Cucumbers may now be planted in the garden 

 with safety . Don't plant them too deep, however, 

 for there may be yet considerable rain and cucum- 

 ber seed rots very easily. Cover lightly, and there 



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