All pots and beds with winter annuals should be well , by the end of this month. The soil should also be by the end of this month, The soil should be upturned and left exposed in the sun. Transplanting , tithonia, zinnia at four-leaf stage should be within this month. winter vegetable beds after havinz finished luction should also be upturned and left
open like the beds. This will effectively control soil-born pests and caladium, gloriosa, football lily, zephryanthus  I spider lily can also be planted in April, if not done . Chrysanthemums in small pots should be kept in I” limy position. The land for a new lawn or the existing one to be I’ I” ‘wed should he further cultivated and freed from weeds. Iroper care should be taken of the established and why planted shrubs, etc. Foliage plants should be watered darly and the delicate ones in particular should be I’ moved to a shady position. Place orders for rainy-season flower and vegetable.

Proper care should be taken of late winter annuals which may still be in bloom; those already past prime flowering should gradually be removed to make room for summer and rainy season annuals. Sowing of the summer annuals should be completed and
those already sown should be watered regularly and freed from weeds. Sowinz of the summer vegetables  should be completed and transplanting commenced. done. Cucurbits may suffer from an attack pumpkin beetle. Spray Rogor per cent to save t will the red pumpkin beetle. Most crops in the kitchen attacked by aphids or jassids. Brinjal, tomato and Ok

suffer from an attack of shoot and fruit borer. Spr crops with 0.2 per cent water solution of Malathion all after removing and destroying the affected shoot-i I fruits. In roses this is also the time of planting root stock for propagation by buckling for the next season. Cuttill)’,length and of pencil thickness, should be in beds at a spacing of 15 ems. each way. Chrysantlu-ruurnshould be kept under the shade for proper care.
Bulbs of caladium, football lily, zephryanthus and : lily may be planted in this month. Seeds of summer like zinnia, balsam, tithonia, gaillardia, kochia, etc. shoi  sown in this month for timely flowering. Planting of trees, shrubs, etc., started in the  month should now be completed and watered reul. Hedge seeds may be sown now with irrigation or m.rv I” done later at the onset of rains.
Propagation of flowering shrubs by cutting etc., may be done in a partially shady place having ; supply of water through the summer months, Land preparation for a new lawn should be taken “11 If renewal of the old lawn is desired, it should now I” ploughed or dug open with a spade.

Some of the winter annuals will be in full bloom while the others are beginning to fall. Dead flowers should he removed regularly and the pots and beds should h,’ manured and cultivated frequently. Preparation of nursery beds and seed pans for summer annuals should be completed provided it is not too cold. Sowing of seeds may be started by the third week. Winter vegetables yet to commence production should continue to receive irrigation and cultivation. Early sowing of lobia (cowpea), gourds, okra and pumpkins may be done directly. Brinjal may be sown in the seed bed.
Sowing and planting of the spring and summer vegetables should be done. Sow okra (bbindi) in rows spaced at 45 ems. Seedlings of tomato, chilli and brinjal II,’ ready for transplanting. Continue harvesting beetroot,  turnip, carrot, late cauliflower, knol khol, late , .11 .bage, spinach and peas. Fertilizer to onion may
be .1 pplied in the irrigation water. jassids are the most serious rnsect pests which attack vegetable crops during this I H -riod, Control this pest to protect your crop by spraying them with aqua solution of Malathion or Rogor  0.2 per lr. Chrysanthemum suckers should be planted in beds or pots on ordinary soil and provided shade for a few days. exhausted look in February after profusely flowering in December and January.
Weeding and hoeing is to be done at regular intervals. Watering should be done regularly. A second application of manure and fertilizer should be given along with liquid manuring at weekly intervals to the potted dahlia plants till the formation of flower buds. Chrysanthemums selected for propagation may be trimmed off and repotted for over-wintering. Propagation of roses by budding and grafting may be taken up now. Trees, shrubs, etc. should be planted now. Rush your orders for summer flowers and vegetable seeds, if not already done.

JANUARY

The annuals comprise the most important section of the garden and they should be manured well to obtain best results in February. Flood irrigation will definitely help the annuals to grow vigorously. As dahlias start blooming at this time, liquid feeding is essential for good size and bright colour of flowers. Spring-flowering winter annuals attain peak growth during this month. The pots and beds should receive regular cultivation
and liquid manure. I n some areas protection against frost of the susceptible species may be necessary. Preparation of nursery beds for summer-flowering annuals may be initiated in January end.
The winter vegetable plots should receive regular irrigation and interculture, a dose of fertilizers should be applied as top dressing. Radish and melons may be sown now. Watering of foliage plants should be restricted to the minimum.
Pits and beds for the plantation of new trees, shrubs and other hardy perennials should be prepared now, provided adequate irrigation during summer can be assured.

Chrysanthemums should now be sorted out for multiplication for the next season.
In roses, apply a mixture of urea, super phosphate and potash fertilizer in the ratio of 1 :2: 1 @ 50 grams per plant. Cut flowers with long sterns covering at least three leaflets under the bloom. A combination of foliar feeding of urea (2 parts), dihydrogen phosphate (l part) and potassium nitrate (l part)  3 grams in one litre of water and liqu it! manure, gives
quicker results, besides increased size brilliance of flowers. Winter season vegetables sown or planted In Oct, November are at the peak of their growth and productivity to give full harvest. Cucurbits can be sown if nil:111 temperature rises to 14°C. Cauliflower, cabbage, beans, mustard, lettuce etc. attacked by jassids towards the end of January. Proux: these crops from this pest by spraying 0.2 per  Malathion. Continue harvesting peas, mid-season cauli flower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, knol khol, lettuce, carrot, radish, turnip. Bulbs of amaryllis, hippeastrum and haemanthus can’ J planted now. Make your selection of summer flowers and vegetable,” and place orders for seeds.