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the open garden, also half-hardy ones in heated greenhouses or 
in frames. Seeds of hardy annuals sow outdoors. Plant 
hardy ferns early in the month. Sweet Violets plant during 
the month. Ivies grown against walls or fences should have 
all their old leaves trimmed off. Plant Alpines on properly 
prepared rockeries. Divide overgrown perennials. Commence 
to mow lawns. Where the grass is coarse or “ benty,” have it 
run over with a scythe before using a machine. Plant Water 
Lilies in tubs or pools. 
May. — Sow hardy annuals where required to flower. In 
the middle to the end of the month plant out half-hardy 
annuals in beds and borders. Calceolarias, Pentstemons, 
Antirrhinums, Violas, Early-flowering Chrysanthemums, Per- 
petual-flowering Carnations, etc., plant out during the month. 
Tender bedding plants plant late in the month. Yew and 
Holly hedges may be planted. Alpines, too, may still be 
planted. Keep a sharp look out for greenfly on Rose trees ; 
spray with an insecticide directly the pest is discovered. 
June. — ^Sow seeds of Primroses, Polyanthuses, Wallflowers, 
Violas and Pansies on a shady border. Plant Dahlias, also 
Early-flowering Chrysanthemums, and tender bedding plants 
generally. Narcissi and Tulips grown in beds or borders, 
where the space they occupy is required for summer flowers, 
may be carefully lifted by means of a hand-fork, and then be 
replanted fairly closely together in a spare plot to complete their 
growth. Thin out all weak shoots, growing on Rose trees, also 
the flower buds if large blooms are desired. Stake Sweet Peas. 
Mulch the surface of beds or borders with well-rotted manure 
or leaf soil to conserve the natural moisture in the soil. 
July. — Seeds of Hollyhocks, Sweet Williams, Canterbury 
Bells, Delphiniums, Lupines, etc., sow in the open to produce 
plants for flowering next year. Commence to layer the shoots 
of choice Carnations. Propagate Pinks by cuttings. The 
budding of Roses may commence in showery weather. Cut off 
the fading flowers of Delphiniums and Pyrethrums to encourage 
successful flowers to form. Feed plants in flower with a good 
prepared plant food. Remove the whole of the open flowers 
from Violas once in three weeks to give the plants a rest. Look 
after Rose pests. 
