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the strongest first, and eoutinue to plant at intervals, as they become 

 strong enough, until a sufficient breadth has been planted. The 

 rows should be from two and a half to three feet apart, and the 

 plants from two to two and a half feet apart in the rows, according 

 to the character of the soil. Those planted in rich soil will require 

 the greater t>pace. The finest crops are obtaiued from quarters that 

 have been liberally manured and dug deeply, but fair crops may be 

 had from any ordinary soils. Even in the smallest gardens several sorts 

 should be grown. The best are the Cottager's Kale, remarkable for 

 its hardiness, the large crop of sprouts produced in the spring, and 

 its delicate flavour; Cliou de Milan, a delicious vegetable, but rather 

 tender in constitution ; Jerusalem Green Curled, hardy and produc- 

 tive ; and the Tall and Dwarf Scotch Kales, which are well known 

 for their hardiness, productiveness, and high quality. The dwarf 

 form is the most suitable of the two for small gardens. 



Corn Salad, or, Lamb's Lettuce, may be most successfully grown 

 in any ordinary garden soil, provided it is not heavy. To insure a 

 successional supply throughout the year, make three sowings — the 

 first in February, the second early in August, and the third in 

 September. Sow in drills sis inches apart, and thin the plants to 

 three inches apart in the rows. A rather dry and sheltered border 

 should be selected for the last sowing. 



Cauliflower. — A liberal supply of cauliflowers of the finest 

 quality is a prime necessity in all good gardens, and as few vege- 

 tables pay better for liberal cultivation, the ground should be well 

 prepared, and the plants have careful attention during the earlier 

 stages of growth. To maintain a supply from the early part of the 

 aammer, sow in boxes in February and March, and place in gentle 

 heat ; in April, May, and June sow in beds in the open ; and in'August 

 or September in a bed out-of-doors, to furnish a stock of plants for 

 wintering in frames. Those raised in heat mu3t be ])ricked off" on 

 a bed of light rich soil, made up in a cold frame, and be planted 

 out when they have acquired suflicient strength to admit of its being 

 done with safety. Those from the spring sowing out-of-doors 

 should be planted direct from the seed-bed. In both ca^ea they 

 should be planted in a quarter that has had a liberal dressing of 

 manure in the winter previous, or at least has been stirred to a depth 

 of not less than twelve inches. The soil cannot well be too rich for 

 this vegetable, although good heads may be produced in any good 

 garden soil. Those raised in the autumn should be planted, towards 

 the end of October, in a cold frame or under hand-glasses. Medium- 

 sized plants are the best for keeping through the winter under glass. 

 They should be put four inches apart, the frame be ventilated freely 

 (excepting during wet or frosty weather), and the soil maintained 

 in a nice uioist state. Towards the end of March or early in April, 

 plant out on a warm border, and cover with flower-pots or bell- 

 glasses in case of sharp frosts. In all cases a space of thirty inches 

 should be allowed each way between the plants, to afibrd them 

 sufficient space for their proper development. The most useful sort 

 for sowing in spring under glass is the TValclieren ; for spring 

 sowing out-of-doors, Veitch's Atitiimn Giant ; and for sowing in 



February. 



