1 Maz., 1899. ] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 245 
Flower Garden—Now is a good time to plant out bulbs of freesias, 
ranunculus, anemones, &c. Dianthus, phlox, sunflowers, and various annuals 
may be planted out in favourable weather. Sowings should be made to as large 
an extent as may be required of anterrhinums, asters, cornflowers, dianthus, 
larkspurs, daisies, cosmia, candytuft, lupins, gaillardias, godetia, mignonette, 
poppies, pansies, phlox, sweet peas, &c., &c. Keep the borders and fiower beds 
well stirred with the hoe to prevent the soil baking on the surface after rain. 
Took over roses which have been budded, and loosen the ties if necessary. 
Unless this is attended to, the strings will cut into the stems as the latter 
increase in size. Give chrysanthemums plenty of liquid manure, and especially 
attend to such as are likely to come into flower soon. Many of the semi-tropical 
shrubs may be safely planted out in favourable weather during the month. If 
planted now, they obtain a good hold of the ground, and become well established 
and hardy before the cold weather sets in. 
