JULY 175 



is early enough ; and in the South, the seed need not be sown until 

 quite the end of the month. Two or three large sorts may be sown 

 with advantage in almost any garden, and there must also be a sowing 

 of Coleworts, for these are in request from the moment the Peas and 

 Beans grow scarce, and they make a most delicious dish. The seed- 

 bed should be nicely prepared, and any old plaster, or other rubbish 

 containing lime, should be dug in. Sow thinly, for a thick sowing 

 makes a weak plant, no matter how severely it may be thinned after- 

 wards. Red Cabbage must be sown now to produce large heads for 

 pickling next year. 



CARDOONS to be thinned to one plant in each station, and that, of 

 course, the strongest. 



CARROT. Frame culture of small sorts should commence, to 

 produce a succession of young Carrots for table. 



CELERY to be planted out in showery weather. It is too late to 

 sow now except for soups, and for that purpose only a small sowing 

 should be made, as it may not come to anything. 



CHARDS. Those who care for Chards must cut down a number 

 of Globe Artichokes about six inches above ground, and, if necessary, 

 keep the plants well watered to induce new growth, which will be 

 ready for blanching in September. 



CUCUMBERS on ridges generally do well without water, but they 

 must not be allowed to suffer from drought. If watering must be 

 resorted to, make sure first of soft water well warmed by exposure to 

 the sun, and water them liberally three or four evenings in succession, 

 and then give no more for a week or so. 



ENDIVE to be sown for winter. It will be well to make two 

 sowings, say on the first and last days of the month. 



GARLIC AND SHALLOTS to be taken up in suitable weather, and 

 it may be necessary to complete the ripening under shelter. 



LEEKS to be planted out ; and on dry soils, in trenches prepared 

 as for Celery. 



PARSLEY to be sown for winter use. It is a most important 

 matter even in the smallest garden to have a constant supply. 



PEAS seldom do much good when sown later than June, but 

 those who care to risk a little labour for a late dish may sow one or 

 more of the early varieties. 



POTATOES to be lifted when a good crop is secured without wait- 

 ing for the shaws to die down. The skins, being tender, will suffer 

 damage if the work is done roughly, but will soon harden, and the 

 Stock w ill ripen in the store as perfectly as in the field. It needs 



