Feb. 3, 1908.] Agricultural Gazette of N.S.JF. 171 



Bed, Silver. — Sow a little iscetl in ground that has beeu well manured — 

 that is, if the soil is not naturally sufficiently rich without it, which is 

 seldom the case. 



Borecole or Kale. — It. is doid)tful whether this vegetable is worth troubling 

 about, when so many other kinds of the cabbage family can easily be grown 

 in the State. It will succeed best in the coolest districts. Seed may be 

 sown in lieds or boxes like cabbage, and the seedlings afterwards transplanted. 

 It prefers a rather stiff soil, but may be grown successfidly in almost any 

 garden. 



Broccoli. — Seed may be sown in the same Avay as cabbage seed, and the 

 .seedlings afterwards transplanted, bearing in mind the rule that the richer 

 the soil the wider apart the plants. Plants availal)le from ]irevious sowing- 

 may be planted out. 



Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Caulifioicer. and Savoy may be planted out if 

 well-grown seedlings are available. Seed also may be sown, and cai-e should 

 be taken not to sow it too thick in the drills. 



Celery. — Sow a pinch or so of seed in order to have plants available when 

 required. It should be remembered that celery requires a great deal of 

 moisture during its growth, for its native localities are wet and marshy 

 places. Plant out a few well-grown seedlings in well-manured ground. 

 Make shallow trenches so that water and liquid manure when api^lied will 

 not run to waste. It may be mentioned that, although the plant requires 

 plenty of water during its growth, it may be possible to over-water, whereby 

 the result is a loss of flavour. The proper quantity to apply can only be 

 learned by experience, and anyone who will take an interest in the gardening 

 work will soon learn. The best manure to use for celery is the droppings of 

 farm animals, mixed well with the soil when the ground is being prepared. 

 If anyone wishes to try the common old method of growing and blanching 

 this plant, he should dig out trenches 12 inches deep or more, and about 16 

 inches wide, the soil taken out of the trench to be spread along the top of 

 the bank. At the bottom of the trench dig in a good supply of manure and 

 plant strong, stocky young seedlings, 9 inches apart, in the middle of the 

 trench. The seedlings should be moved from the seed-bed with care, and 

 the roots injured as little as can be avoided. When the plants have attained 

 a good growth, they can be earthed up so as to make the stalks white, or 

 ^' blanched," which is the ordinary term used. The soil must not be allowed 

 to drop into the centre of the leaves, or they will probably decay or become 

 injured and unfit for use. Some gardeners use paper round the stalks; but 

 this is unnecessary if the stalks are held together, and care is taken when 

 ■earthing-up is done. 



Cress and Mustard. — Sow a little seed every now and then in i\ small, 

 well-manured piece of ground. The plants will need water frequently when 

 they come up. and subsequently. 



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