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This being a very small seed, the ground should be raked over before sowing, 

 to prevent the seed getting buried too deeply : tread it in, and rake after- 

 wards. 



1082. Spinach may be sown now ; but as it is apt to run very quickly, it is 

 advisable to sow on a north border. Give plenty of room : it is less likely to 

 run than when crowded. 



1083. Chei'vU and Parsley sown now on a sunny border will be useful in winter. 

 Sow either in drills or broadcast ; tread the seed in before raking : thin out 

 that which is sufficiently advanced to nine inches ; plant out the thinnings to 

 the same distance — they are said to curl better when planted out. 



1084. Radishes. — Sow for succession. These must be well pi-otected from 

 birds, as they are immoderately fond of pulling them up as they begin to grow. 

 They must be well watered, to prevent their becoming hot and woody. A good 

 retentive soil suits them best at this time. 



1085. Cress. — American, Normandy, and Australian cress, and Corn-salad, 

 to come in in August, should be sown now in shallow drills or broadcast, 

 treading the seed firmly in before raking : these also will require copious 

 waterings. 



1086. Cabbage. — To hasten the hearting of those that have stood the winter, 

 tie them in the same way as lettuce. Plant out early-sown ones, and sow 

 again for succession. 



1087. Cauve Trouchuda is much esteemed in some families for the midrib of 

 the leaf, which is used as seakale. Treat as directed for Brussels sprouts, &c. 

 All the members of this group like a retentive soil, highly enriched with 

 manure ; but the latter is best given in the form of mulch. They then fibre 

 on the surface of the ground and grow luxuriantly. 



1088. Brussels Sprouts and Borecole may yet be sown, treat in the same 

 manner as broccoli. 



1089. Savoys. — This useful vegetable may yet be sown, since moderately- 

 sized heads of good colour are better than large white ones — the result of too 

 early sowing. The main point in their culture, in common with the rest of 

 this group, is an open situation and plenty of room, — two feet each way is none 

 too mvich ; they must also receive their final planting before they are drawn 

 up in the seed-bed. 



1090. Cauliflower. — Plant out early-sown 18 inches apart. Those that have 

 stood the winter should have liquid manure, or, at least, plenty of water, 

 unless they were previously mulched, which prevents evaporation, and also 

 feeds the plants. Break the centre leaves over any that may be heading. 



1091. Broccoli. — This being a good time for sowing late sorts, as Purple 

 Sprouting, Miller's Dwarf, &c., care should be taken to have a good supply of 

 them : they are invaluable in the early spring time. Give them an open 

 situation ; sow broadcast, each sort separately, and rather thinly. Walcheren 

 sown now will be very useful in the autumn : plant out early sorts that are 

 large enough before they get shanky. 



1092. Herbs, as Balm, Mint, Marjoram, Savory, Thyme, &c., may be in- 



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