April 14, 1870. ] 



JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



279 



" Barr & Sugden's Lamp-heated Propagating Case." It is well 

 adapted not only for striking cuttings, but for raising seedlings. 

 It is a simple, inexpensive, long-enduring structure, made of 

 galvanised iron, and will germinate the most stubborn seeds as 



well as the most difficult and delicate. Messrs. Barr & Sugden 

 manufacture these cases in three sizes, but they may be mauo 

 ornamental, and used for Ferns or other plants. We add 

 woodcuts of the plain and the ornamental. — Eds.] 



WORK FOR 



KITCHEN GARDEN. 



The advantage of applying manure in a liquid state to 

 kitchen-garden crops is so great that it becomes an important 

 duty to see that none is wasted. There should always be a 

 tank in the dungyard or frame ground, conveniently placed for 

 the water-barrow, and into this tank should be conducted all 

 the drainage of hotbeds, heaps of fermenting dung, green 

 refuse, &c. The liquid will form an excellent dressing for 

 Cauliflowers and Celery, also for pouring over Sea-kale and As- 

 paragus beds, the ground in which Artichokes are growing, and 

 a diluted portion over the Pea ground in dry weather ; indeed, 

 almost any kind of crop will be benefited by it when in a 

 growing state. Let a sowing of the winter and spring Broccoli 

 be made forthwith. Cape Broccoli and Cauliflower for Michael- 

 mas may, however, be sown a week or two later. See that 

 plenty of Kale, Savoys, Brussels Sprouts, Leeks, Scorzonera, 

 Salsafy, Beet, &c, be sown without delay. Continue succes- 

 sions of Horn Carrots; indeed, sow a bed every month from 

 January to September. This is the best way to be independent 

 of the grub. Ridge Cucumbers should be brought forward, 

 also Tomatoes and Vegetable Marrows. As soon as the young 

 Asparagus is from 3 to 6 inches high, let the new plantation 

 be made. As soon as the principal crops are in the ground, 

 and the main quarters have their supply of dung wheeled on 



THE WEEK. 



to serve for the season, proceed to make good any part of the 

 Box edgings not in order, by taking the whole up and replant- 

 ing, or filling up any blanks. Thrift and similar edgings 

 require to be taken up and replanted every two or three years. 

 Although Box edgings look neat, and help to setoff the kitchen 

 garden, yet from their harbouring slugs, &c, and the annual 

 repair which, even with the best care, Box requires, stone or 

 earthenware edgings are decidedly preferable. Though more 

 expensive at first, they will in a few years repay the additional 

 outlay, besides the appearance of stability which they giv3 to 

 the walks. When the edgings are put in order, turn over or 

 regravel the walks, and after rain let them be well rolled till 

 they again become firm ; the garden will then present through- 

 out the season a clean, well-regulated appearance. 



FBUIT GAEDEN. 



The late frosts will have their effect upon the Peaches and 

 Apricots where adequate protection has not been afforded ; tha 

 same cause will also have retarded the growth, so that the dis- 

 budding recommended last week will hardly have begun, but it 

 should now be proceeded with. This should never be the 

 work of a second person, but should be put into the hands of 

 one who thoroughly understands the principle on which he 

 works. The most expeditious way is to commence from the 

 centre, and take every shoot as it comes, not leaving it till all 



