How to manage a Garden 



Sow thinly, but not too much so, in drills two inches deep. 

 Earth up when a few inches high and put small stakes to 

 the peas before they topple over. Larger stakes may be 

 afterwards placed. Water well to keep down mildew, and 

 mulch during hot weather. Smaller varieties may be 

 chosen which do not need staking. Among varieties may 

 be mentioned William I., Chelsea Gem, Duke of Albany, 

 Telegraph, Telephone, and Gradus. 



Rhubarb. This is usually increased by division. Cut off 

 from the old stock pieces having one or two eyes or crowns, 

 and plant three to four feet apart. Once established on 

 good soil rhubarb needs little attention other than dressing 

 annually with manure. It may be got along early by 

 covering with boxes or tubs and putting litter or leaves 

 over these, or pieces may be taken up and forced beneath 

 the staging of the greenhouse or anywhere where there is 

 warmth. Needless to say the crowns are of little use 

 afterwards. 



Seakale. This may, in most respects, be treated similar 

 to rhubarb. It is propagated by division of the crowns 

 and may be planted in spring from two to two-and-a-half 

 feet apart. It is necessary that the stems be blanched, and 

 for this purpose boxes or pots may be placed over them and 

 covered with leaves or litter. 



Spinach. This is often used as a catch crop, since it may 

 be sown and used within two months. It may well be 

 grown among peas or in rows twelve to fifteen inches 

 apart. Sow when the soil is moist and thin out as 

 required. A sowing may take place in September to last 

 over the winter. 



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