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Sowings should now be made of Peas of any de- 

 scription, Beans large and small, Cabbages for autumn 

 and winter, Carrots, Parsnips, early Turnips, Onions, 

 Lettuces, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflowers, Broccoli, Spinach, 

 Celery, and Beet. 



Plantations of Asparagus may be made, also the 

 small tubers of Jerusalem Artichokes should be put in 

 on a sunny, open spot, with deep soil and plenty of room. 



When the ground is in good order towards the end 

 of the month, hardy annuals * may be sown where they 

 are to flower. Of tall growth single and double Sun- 

 flowers. Of medium height Shirley, Mikado, and 

 White-Swan Poppies, Lupins, Cornflower, including the 

 Yellow Sweet Sultan, and branching Larkspurs. Of 

 dwarf annuals Silene Compacta, Nemophila, Calendula 

 Meteor r , Eschscholtzias, Godetias. Stocks Ten Week 

 for summer ; East Lothian for autumn. Varieties of 

 Mignonette, and Tropaolum Canariensis. 



Old Chrysanthemums may now be divided and 

 planted out in a rich border. They may be taken up 

 and potted towards the end of August for flowering in 

 November. Cuttings struck in winter may now be 

 planted outside, or potted and kept in frames until well 

 rooted. 



* See page 177. 



