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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
7
Early spring gardening guidance outlines seed sowing advice with many varieties to start in frames and sheltered beds. It lists annuals and perennials such as Antirrhinums Zinnia and Chrysanthemums, plus care tips on watering compost and protecting against pests.
A vintage guide notes September as busy for beds and sowing of spring and summer crops. It advises on soil condition, sowing times, and manuring to maintain continuous supplies such as lettuce, onions, cabbages, and root crops through winter, stressing sod health and proper cultivation.
A fragmented note discusses Iceland poppies and Ireland poppies, noting that misidentification harms growers and leads to loss. Mentions open questions about which poppy varieties are grown and how interference affects yields.
Ormond Garden Guide promotes a plant and seed catalogue detailing cultivation, pruning, and sowing notes. It lists roses and shrubs with pricing 18 shillings per dozen, plus postage two pence per dozen, claiming superior quality to New South Wales stock. Printed by Ormond Plant Farm Pty. Ltd., Led, Victoria.
The Cootamundra wattle yields glorious masses of yellow blossoms each spring with silvery foliage. Small plants fit tight spaces, but pruning after flowering helps maintain neat appearance. They thrive in most soils and positions with regular mowing and some shaping.
Early potatoes should be planted as soon as soil is workable for early harvest. Soil type, moisture, and weather affect quality, with virgin soils yielding drier, better tasting tubers. Avoid deep planting, cover sprouts lightly, and earth up as plants grow. A light application of superphosphate or potassium sulfate aids growth. Varieties suitable for Canberra and nearby areas were listed previously.
Early guidance to asparagus growers stresses free drainage on low-lying land and thorough weed removal to prevent damage. In the warm climate, rapid vegetative growth demands vigilant care to keep beds healthy and productive.
A brief farming item advises applying nitrate of soda in southerly districts ahead of rain weeks, then using stable manure late in the month. It recommends stirring new beds before planting and ensuring mulch and soil are well prepared to promote root growth and sweetness.
Practical guide on sowing tomato seeds in warm greenhouse spots, using shallow boxes, soil preparation, gentle watering, and shading. It stresses raising boxes as plants grow, pricking out after two to three leaves, spacing for strong root systems, and ensuring ventilation to prevent legginess.
Fruit trees planting season ends with emphasis on soil preparation and timely planting. Early planted stock should be rocked as needed and pruning completed soon, prioritizing apples pears and pip fruits. After pruning, spray with Bordeaux mixture. thorough cultivation and annual manure maintain healthy trees and improve profitability.
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