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liquid manure after earthing up, which cannot very well be done in the 

 ordinary way. But if by any chance the sowing was not accomplished in 

 April or May, it may be done early this month, with every chance of success, 

 by sowing some such large-growing sort as White's. This will get a moderate 

 size by October ; and as it is not desirable to have it over large, such sorts 

 arc as well deferred till late before sowing : those already up should be 

 thinned as soon as possible, leaving the best-coloured plants. 



1211. Carrots. —Thin without delay, but not too closely, as some are apt to 

 run, even under the best culture. From nine inches to a foot is a good average. 

 A succession may be sown any time before midsummer. 



1 2 12. 0?iW)i5 should receive a final thinning, allowing eight or nine inches 

 for the main crop. Use the small hoe as often as possible, and keep them 

 clean. Onions for salading may still be sown. A shady border on the north 

 side of a wall will suit them. Tree-onions, potato ditto, and those planted 

 for seed, will require some support. Drive a few stakes round them, and pass 

 strings from one to the other, or tie to single stakes. If thej'- are allowed to 

 break down, they receive a permanent injury, and the yield is reduced or 

 altogether prevented. 



12 13. ieeZrs.— Plant in dcej) di-ills, to admit of earthing up: give an 

 abundance of water in dry weather. Soot dredged over them will stimulate 

 them, and prevent the attacks of insects in a great measui'c. 



12 14. Potatoes. — Earth up before they get too tall, but leave the top of the 

 ridges nearly flat, so that the tubers are not buried too deeply. It is a great 

 error many fall into of drawing the earth as high as possible up the stems. 

 They do not bear so well, from the greater exclusion of air from the roots. 

 Potatoes that have been retarded may be planted this month : they will yield 

 new potatoes in the autumn. 



1215. Turnips. — Sow a good breadth of these — they will come in well and 

 be very useful in the autumn. Sow immediately after rain, or, if the ground 

 is light, immediately after digging. They grow very quickly ; but some slight 

 protection from birds will be necessary the short time they are germinating. 

 White worsted will generally be found efficient. Tread the seed in well, or 

 Tise the wooden roller after sowing, but finish ofi" with a rake. 



1216. Scorzoneras, d-c. — Thin to about 10 inches or a foot, and stir the 

 ground well between them. 



1217. French Beans. — Sow a few rows of those for succession. There are 

 many varieties ; but it is immaterial what sort is sown, except on the question of 

 flavour or productiveness. I consider the lai-ger-gi-owing sorts are the best to 

 sow now. TheKoyal Dun, the Negro and Cream-coloured, &c., unhke dwarfer 

 sorts, continue in bearing a long time. Thin to four or six inches, and earth 

 up, but give no manure. 



121S. Lettuce. — Sow on a north border, but plant in an open situation. 

 It is necessary to sow often to insure a succession. W^ater the ground 

 thoroughly, or not at all : surface-watering is very injurious. 



1219. Endive may be sown this month, as it is less likely to run now thaa 



