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green ; so there will be no loss, as green ones are 

 often pickled, as well as ripe ones. 



If they are planted in rows across a border, al- 

 low them fifteen inches between, and eight or nine 

 inches in line. Let them be frequently watered, 

 till they have struck root, and afterwards occasion- 

 ally, in dry weather, till they come into flower ; af- 

 ter which time they will require no further care than 

 being cleared from weeds. 



Of snuivg Cardoons, 

 Cardoons, for a full crop, may be sown about thq 

 latter end of the month. For full directions, see 

 May. 



Of thinning the Crops of Carrot 

 Tiie principal crops may now be finally thinned 

 out to seven or eight inches square, if broadcast » 

 and to five or six in line, if in drills. Carefully ob- 

 serve the directions given in May, respecting the 

 manner of thinning, which is of much iinportance 

 in the cultivation of this root. 



Of planting and earthing up CaidiJIoxver. 

 Cauliflower, for successional crops, may again be 

 planted on a north border, or other partly shaded 

 situation. Look over the early crops, as directed iA 

 May, from time to time ; breaking down a leaf or 

 two over the flowers, to shade them from the sun ; 

 and if the weather be dry, let these, and also the 

 advancing crops, be largely supplied with water. 

 Hoe, and earth up these, if needful. 



