THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



March would split the bark), and then withdraw it to make way 

 10-31 fQj- tj^g scion. 



How to Prepare Grafts. — Take portions of last year's 

 growth that were removed in pruning, and laid in a 

 shady place (see previous remarks on pruning), and cut 

 them into short lengths, each with four buds on it. Pare 

 down the lower inch and a half with a sharp knife, 

 leaving a right-angled shoulder at the top, and then press 

 each scion down into one of the slits until the shoulder 

 rest on the top of the stump. Tie the grafts securely 

 in with raphia (a tying material procurable from all 

 seedsmen and florists), folding it evenly from top to 

 bottom, and then paint over with wax. 



Receipt for Grafting Wax. — Take between four and 

 eight parts of resin, two of beeswax, and one part of 

 tallow ; and melt together over steady heat. The 

 quantity of resin must be regulated to give a paint-like 

 mixture. Paint on with a brush while hot. The wax 

 will set at once. 



Vegetables 



Sowing for the main supply of the year should be in 

 progress soon, and with the soil in a crumbly state it may 

 be done during the latter half of March. 



Broad Beans may be sown at the depth and distance 

 previously advised. 



Broccoli. — If a supply of Broccoli is wanted in autumn 

 a packet of seed may be sown now, an early variety, such 

 as Self-protecting Autumn or Michaelmas White, being 

 chosen. These, and Greens generally, may be sown in 

 rows a foot apart, drawn in fine soil on a reserve plot. 

 The seed should be sprinkled in very thinly, and covered 

 with about half an inch of soil. The soil between should 

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