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When the plants are growing thin out to 3 inches and 

 then to 6 inches apart in the row. We have found 

 ' Early Gem ', ' Favourite ', and ' New Bed Interme- 

 diate ', satisfactory varieties to grow. 



The roots should be * lifted ' before the frost comes, 

 and then the roots should either be * pitted ' or stored 

 in dry earth or sand. 



During summer the hoe should be kept going steadily. 

 A light dressing of sulphate of ammonia, oz. to each 

 yard run, during showery weather, is helpful. 



Cauliflower. The cauliflower requires a well-culti- 

 vated and rich soil. Unless there is convenience for 

 sowing indoors for the early crops it would be advisable 

 to buy the plants required. If ' heat ' can be had sow 

 early in February. Prick out into boxes as soon as the 

 plants are large enough to handle, and plant in the open 

 about the beginning of April in rows 18 inches apart and 

 15 inches from plant to plant. At the end of March or 

 early in April sowings can be made outside, sow thinly 

 and prick out early, 6 inches apart from plant to plant, 

 in richly-prepared ground ; finally plant out when large 

 enough in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches from plant to 

 plant. The time the crop takes to mature is from six- 

 teen to twenty-four weeks. 



The varieties we can recommend are ' Purity ', ' Early 

 Giant ', and ' Autumn Mammoth '. 



To keep the heads a good colour tie up the leaves or 

 break them down over the * flower '. 



Celery. Celery should be grown in a rich soil retentive 

 of moisture, but with no stagnant water. For early 

 crops sow in March under glass, but for the main crop 

 sow outside on a warm border where the young plants 

 can be protected from cold winds during April. When 



