VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



notion that land must lie "fallow" part of the time in order to maintain its capabilities 

 to produce, and that without this we labor in vain. Such a theory may do well 

 enough for those who are contented with half a cropped garden, where the weeds are 

 often the most prominent objects, but it will never satisfy the energetic observing 

 mind of a good cultivator ; nor can he be convinced that such a mode of procedure 

 can be made to pay. That " fallowing" is of service under some circumstances, may be 

 reasonably admitted, as the getting rid of the multitude of the seeds of weeds, and 

 mellowing of the soil, by frequent plowings and harrovvings after the first turning up ; 

 but in these days of progress we find that agricultural chemistry teaches us that by 

 supplying the deficient elements, good drainage, proper rotation and judicious tillage, 

 we may keep the same plot always occupied, or at least during the time when the 

 temperature is high enough to forward vegetation. Now, if this be true, (and it 

 would be no difficult matter to furnish the proof,) there is no occasion to have any 

 part of the vegetable plot lying waste, except during the winter season, and even then 

 a portion may be employed. But this is not to be accomplished without forethought, 

 as each kind to be grown must be considered with reference to its time of duration, 

 so that it may be known how far one will interfere with the other, or how soon the 

 ground will be clear of the present to make room for the future crop. 



If Peas are sowm in row's six feet apart, Celery may be planted between each row ; 

 and before the latter require earthing up, the former will have perfected their crop, 

 and may be removed. Spring Spinach and Turnips will answer between the rows of 

 Peas, if sown early, and may precede the Celery. A crop of Ptuta Baga may follow 

 early Potatoes ; or winter Turnips may succeed Potatoes which are second early. 

 After a crop of Early Cabbages the last planting of Sweet Corn may be put in. Rows 

 of early Lettuce, Radishes, and such like, if placed six or seven feet apart, will not 

 interfere with Water Melons, as the Melons will be progressing and the Lettuce, &c. 

 will be fit for the table before the vines meet. Cauliflowers, also, if planted in rows 

 the same distance, will not interfere with Musk Melons. Squashes if sown among 

 the earliest crops of Sweet Corn, will not be injured if the corn stalks be removed 

 when the heads are past use. Winter Cabbage will do planted between the rows of 

 late Potatoes. Beets for winter, or fall and winter Cauliflower, may re-occupy any 

 vacant ground in the middle of July. 



It is desirable that no fruit trees be planted where esculents are grown ; but where 

 this is unavoidable, the smaller kinds, as Gooseberries and Currants, may be put 

 beneath the larger ones. Cucumbers, Gherkins, &c., will do in the shade, yet not so 

 well as in an open exposure, but will fill up vacant spaces under trees, for the sake of 

 economy. These are only a few examples, given to illustrate the method by which 

 the whole of a Vegetable Garden may be kept well stocked through the season, and 

 it will be readily seen how much further the subject might be pursued. To give more 

 would only appear like an endeavor to establish something like mechanical rule, a 

 thing that gardeners should in all cases avoid. Be ruled by circumstances, observation 

 and foresight, and there is little occasion to fear failure. 



Where unremitting cropping is practiced, the difl'erent successions will r 



