406 SATURDAY IN MY GARDEN 



In the cavity, a bushel or two of half-decayed manure is placed, 

 and above this a good layer of rich loamy soil is deposited. Here 

 the young marrows are planted when all danger of frost is over. 

 Seed may be sown out of doors in May in beds prepared in the 

 manner indicated in the diagram. 



Copious supplies of water are required at all stages of the 

 marrow's growth. Liquid manure is best applied when the 

 fruit begins to swell. The best-flavoured marrows are those that 

 are cut when young and rather small. These are always most 

 suitable for culinary purposes, 



