MAY MORNS 



plants that are now swelling fruit. Outdoor beds should May 

 be hoed. 16-31 



Vegetables 



Asparagus. — Continue to cut as previously advised 

 and give a sprinkling of salt, followed by a soaking of 

 liquid manure. These applications will strengthen the 

 plants and improve the crop. 



Beans. — Scarlet Runners, of the approved sorts 

 already named, may be sown, likewise dwarf French. 



Cauliflowers which are now in seed beds may be 

 set out a foot apart in nursery beds, there to remain 

 until the removal of early Peas or Potatoes sets a piece 

 of ground free for them. 



Celery. — If early Celery is wanted, and there is a 

 supply of sturdy young plants, a trench may be made 

 now. After removing about eight inches of soil to the 

 width of a foot, break up the bottom of the trench 

 thoroughly and dig in some manure, or bone-fiour at the 

 rate of one ounce per yard, and replace a couple of 

 inches of the top soil for planting in. Set the plants 

 about ten inches apart, and give a good soaking of 

 water. 



Cuaimbers. — See that the plants do not get full of 

 tangled growths. No more side shoots ought to be 

 left than can be tied in with full room. The shoots may 

 be stopped at a leaf beyond the fruit. Give liquid 

 manure, and maintain a moist atmosphere. 



Peas. — Another sowing may be made in deep, 

 manured, moist soil. If the shoots of Peas in bloom are 

 pinched, the pods will fill several days earlier than if they 

 are allowed to continue their extension. 



Potatoes. — The ground between Potatoes should be 

 well hoed, in order to keep down weeds and to provide 

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