TURNIPS. 



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TURNIPS. 



April, sowing a small breadth of the Early 

 Strap-leaved White Stone at the same 

 time. Afterwards sow at intervals of 

 three weeks or a month till July, and for 

 a winter supply from the beginning to the 

 middle of August. On light warm soils, 

 in favourable localities, useful-sized bulbs 

 may be obtained from sowings made early 

 in September. The Orange Jelly is one 

 of the best varieties for autumn sowing ; 

 but if a white-fleshed turnip is required, 

 use Veitch's Red Globe. All the sowings 

 should be made in shallow drills from 12 

 to 18 inches apart, regulating the distance 

 by the size of bulbs which may be most 

 esteemed : 12 inches will be sufficient 

 for the early and late sowings. Scatter 

 the seed very thinly and evenly, and cover 



it lightly with the finest of the soil. In 

 summer, when the ground is dry, the 

 drills should be well watered before sow- 

 ing, and if the seed is steeped in water 

 for twenty-four hours, this will hasten 

 germination. 



After-management, Thin out the plants 

 as soon as they are sufficiently strong to 

 draw, so that they may stand from 6 to 

 9 inches apart in the row. If fly makes 

 its appearance and this is very trouble- 

 some during summer in warm localities 

 dust the plants over with quicklime early 

 in the morning, while the leaves are moist 

 with dew. Repeat this operation as often 

 as may be necessary. Keep the surface of 

 the ground open and free from weeds by 

 frequent stirrings with the hoe. 



