THE OPENING YEAR 



Jan. 



For gardens exceeding half an acre in area an in- 

 crease can be made either in the quantities or in the 

 number of varieties. Thus, for a fairly large kitchen 

 garden the quantities of seed suggested above might be 

 doubled, but it would be better to increase the number 

 of varieties in some cases, notably Cauliflowers, Celery, 

 Onions, Peas, and Potatoes, because not only is more 

 produce thereby secured, but it can be had in succession 

 over a longer period. Special provision should always 

 be made for a long supply of Green Peas, if space 

 permits of several rows being sown, as the vegetable is 

 so delicious. The time and method of sowing will be 

 dealt with later. 



* Asparagus, Rhubarb, and Seakale will not be ready for use from seed in 

 less than three years, and on this account many people prefer to buy roots. 

 They can be ordered with the seeds in January. Particulars of planting and 

 cultivation will be given in due course. Two dozen roots of Asparagus and 

 Seakale will be required to make anything like a bed. Six roots of Rhubarb 

 will suffice for most villa gardens. 



The cost of the above seeds need not exceed half a guinea, but, as before 

 said, much depends upon the class of seedsman. 



