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Gardeners and Florists’ Annual for J9J8 
Look over the Dahlia roots and bring out to the light any that 
are starting. 
Plant Gladioli, Begonias, any left over Lilies, Crinums, Amaryllis 
or anything of this nature left over. 
Sow Sweet Peas, Marigolds, Verbenas, Ck)rnflower and early Asters. 
Also Mignonette among the Koses. 
Stake or otherwise support newly planted trees and shrubs. 
Sow Acacias of all kinds and any other hard shelled seeds. Soak 
them in hot water and let them stand in it a couple of days before 
sowing. 
Clean out the old clumps of Komneya Coulter! to give the young 
* shoots that are forming room to develop freely. 
March 
As soon as the ground can be got into good condition plant Dahlia 
roots, but if very wet leave them for a time. 
Stir around the old Chrysanthemum stools to induce a free break 
of young shoots. 
Plant out seedling Cyclamen, Salvias and other semi-tender stock. 
Watch for aphis on Sweet Peas and dust with wood ashes or 
tobacco powder if any insects are seen. 
Look closely after scale on (Oleanders and other shrubs particu- 
larly liable to its attacks. The Pepper tree should be especially closely 
looked after and if in bad shape cut back and cleaned. 
Alternantheras, Iresines and other tender carpet bedding plants 
may be planted out now. 
Finish planting Tuberoses, Gladioli and all kinds of Lilies ex- 
cepting those from cold storage. 
April 
Common soapsuds is good to spray Koses infested with aphis; use 
sulphur for mildew. 
Use dry arsenate of lead insecticide should cutworms or corn bugs 
get busy with the tender foliage of shrubs or plants. 
Plant out green Dahlias and be sure to stake each one separately. 
Sweet Peas for seed should have a few of the earliest flowers re- 
moved, a better crop being thereby insured. When grown for cutting, 
keep the flowers cut regularly and allow none to go to seed/ 
Keep the cultivator going after rains to prevent the land drying 
and caking over on the surface. 
Sow Salpiglossis and Zinnias in the place where they are to bloom 
as they do not transplant as readily as some other flowering plants. 
' Clean out old growth that has flowered from vines and tie in where 
necessary. 
Put in Carnation and Chrysanthemum cuttings. 
May 
Allow Tulips, Narcissi, Hyacinths and other Dutch bulbs to make 
a good growth and at least partially ripen this before lifting for 
storage. 
Sow late flowering Marigolds and any other annuals in a more or 
less shady place. Portulaca may be sown in a sunny position. Thin 
out Cosmos and similar plants for Fall flowering. 
