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Of dressing the rows or beds of Asparagus. 

 If the beds or rows of old grass have not been 

 digged or forked, as directed last month, the work 

 should not now be delayed, as the roots will be in a 

 state of vegetation ; in which case, both them and 

 the buds, or crowns, are very easily injured. 



Of sowing Asparagus. 



The beginning or middle of the month is a pro- 

 per time to sow asparagus, either for transplanting, 

 or where it is to remain for good. See full direc- 

 tions in March. 



In dry weather, let both the new plantations and 

 sowings be frequently refreshed with water, and 

 keep them clean of weeds at all times. 



Of planting and earthing up Beans. 

 Still plant more beans for a succession to those 

 planted last month, and earth up the crops already 

 risen, according to their needs ; carefully destroy- 

 ing all weeds that may appear among them. 



Of somiig Beet. 

 Beet, for a ftdl crop, may be sown about the 

 middle of the month. See March for fidl direc- 

 tions. 



Of solving Brocoli and Brussels Sprouts. 

 Brocoli, for a full crop, may be sown about the 

 middle of the month. See March for directions } 

 and sow in an opea situation, on light soil. 



