THE GARDEN WEEK BY WEEK 



April Beetroot. — A sowing of the Globe may be made, 



16-30 scattering the seed thinly in drills drawn a foot apart 



and an inch deep in well-dug but unmanured ground. 



String some black thread loosely over the rows, or 



cover with fish netting, to keep birds off. 



Broccoli. — Old plants from which the hearts have 

 been cut may be cleared off, and the ground prepared 

 for late Peas. The varieties Late Queen and Model may 

 be sown now for use next spring. Seedlings from earlier 

 sowings may be thinned. 



Beans. — Dwarf French Kidney Beans may now be 

 sown in rows two feet apart and three inches deep. 

 The seeds may be put nine inches apart. Canadian 

 Wonder is a good variety. 



Cauliflowers. — The variety Autumn Giant should be 

 sown in drills half an inch deep and a foot apart for 

 autumn use. 



Celery. — Plants in boxes should be pricked out if 

 crowded, and given plenty of air. 



Cucumbers. — Plants in bearing should be top-dressed 

 w^ith fresh soil. The side shoots which are bearing 

 fruit should be " pinched " a leaf or two beyond the 

 fruit. Seed may be sown for late crops. 



Horse Radish. — Young pieces may be planted now in 

 deeply dug soil. 



Mint. — The present is a suitable period for dividing 

 patches of Mint that have got very thick. The central 

 parts may be thrown away, and the inside pieces re- 

 planted in fresh soil. 



Onions. — Plants that were raised by sowing in boxes 

 under glass in winter ought to be strong, and may be 

 planted a foot apart in rows eighteen inches asunder, in 

 deep, rich soil that is firm at the top. Water them 

 in unless the weather is showery, and do not be 

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