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Gardeners and Florists’ Annual for J9J8 
June' 
Remove the earliest flowers of Dahlias, as they seldom come of 
good shape or color. The side flowers are better. 
Plant Chrysanthemums where possible in shallow trenches where 
irrigation can be given in hot, dry weather. 
Dry olf Roses now that are intended for Fall and Winter bloom- 
ing and cut out all old, weak growth. Prune back the main shoots to 
about one foot from the ground. 
Many flowering bulbs may now be lifted. Do not leave them in 
the sun but lay them out under a shed to dry gradually and leave the 
foliage on. 
Prick oft' young seedling trees from early sowings and sow Euca- 
lyptus, Pines, Cypress and evergreen shrubs. 
Pinch back the young growth once on Eugenia myrtifolia, trimmed 
Boxwoods and Bay trees. Privets, Euonymus or other specimens. 
Make depressions around newly planted trees and shrubs and give 
a thorough soaking of water. Repeat this and cover up again as soon 
as the surplus water has drained away. 
July 
Make the first sowings of Pansy for very early work. The best 
place to sow is under a lath shade, using light soil covered with leaf 
mold. 
Plant out Caladium esculentum that was started some time ago 
in pots. 
The earliest flowering Cyclamen should now be ready for the final 
potting. Do not wait for them to become potbound, or premature 
flowering will result. 
Sow Primula sinensis, P. obconica, Cinerarias and Calceolaria for 
early pot plants. A few pots of Winter flowering Begonias may also 
be sown and cuttings inserted. 
Prepare the soil for Winter flowering Sweet Peas and if at all 
inclined to the poor side give a good dressing of bone meal. Keep the 
soil wet around the roots of the flowering rows. 
Insert Hydrangea cuttings and repot small stock. 
Cut back Cecile Brunner bush Roses as hard as possible after dry- 
ing oft'. Climbing Brunner should not be dried so severely and only 
the old wood taken, laying in the newly made growth. 
August 
Make plentiful sowings of perennials of all kinds, especially Del- 
phiniums, Antirrhinums and any of the yellow composites. The earliest 
of the Winter flowering Sweet Peas should go in this month. 
Mulch the borders where Tuberous rooted Begonias, are flowering 
and water freely to ensure as long continued blooming as possible. 
Finish the lifting and drying of Freesia and Calla bulbs and pot 
up the bulbs needed for earliest blooming. 
Home grown bulbs of Paperwhite Narcissus, Hyacinths and various 
others should be potted for early work and the French imported stock 
as soon as it arrives. 
Poinsettias should be planted in their flowering quarters by now if 
large bracts are needed. There is still time to propagate young stock 
