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to turn them now and then, and not to lay such a quantity toge- 

 ther, as might bring on a fermentation and hazard the loss of the 

 whole. When they are sufficiently dry, beat out and clean the 

 seeds, and put them by in boxes or bags till wanted. 



Leeks. 



You may still continue to transplant leeks, as directed in page 

 399 ; by this method, they will grow to a great size, and be much 

 better for use than if suffered to remain in the seed-beds. 



Herbs. 



Gather herbs for drying and distilling, as they come into flower, 

 and dry them in the shade. 



Sage; hysop, thyme, lavender, winter savory, and many other 

 kinds may still be propagated, by slips of the present year's growth, 

 giving -them shade and occasional waterings till rooted. Plant 

 them two thirds of their length into the earth. 



Gather chamomile, marigold, and such other flowers as may be 

 wanted, and that are now in bloom : spread the flowers in the shade 

 till sufficiently dry, and then put them up in paper bags, &c. 



Sowing Peas. 



In the last week of the month, sow a crop of the early frame, 

 Charleston, or golden-hotspur peas. Water the Drills and let the 

 peas be soaked in soft water five or six hours previous to sowing. 

 Should the season prove moist, you will have a tolerable crop 

 from these, early in September. 



Egg-Plant, Red-Peppers and Tomatoes. 



In the first week of this month, if not done before, plant out 

 sufficient crops of egg-plants, red-peppers and tomatoes, as directed 

 last month ; if the weather be unfavourable give them shade and 

 water till well taken with the ground ; but on no account delay the 

 final planting of the egg-plants longer ; the red-peppers may be 

 transplanted any time in the month, but the earlier the better. 



Ordinary Work. 



Diligently destroy weeds, before they seed, in every part of 

 the ground, and immediately carry them away out of the garden. 

 Give water to such plants and crops as require it ; but, let this be 

 done always in an evening, that it may have time to soak down to 

 the roots, before the sun appears to exhale it. 



Earth up your advancing crops of cabbages, and all other plants 

 of that tribe ; likewise, okra, peas, kidney-beans, &c. this will 

 greatly refresh them, and protect their roots and fibres from the 

 powerful heat of the sun. 



