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this is a matter of the utmost importance, and for want of 

 which, many are disappointed in their principal crops when 

 too late to sow again. It is also a material consideration to 

 have the best varieties Loth of seed and plants of their re- 

 spective kinds. See page 25. 



If not done last month, make plantations of Artichokes, 

 31 ; Asparagus, 35 ; Beans, Vicia faba, 39 ; towards the end 

 of the month, plant Beans, Phaseohis, 41 and 42 ; Beet seed, 

 44 ; sow late kinds of Broccoli seed, 48 ; not Cape Broccoli 

 until May ; seed of Cabbage for summer use, 55 ; Cardoon, 

 58 ; Carrot, 59 ; Celery, 60 ; sow Cress seed, 64 ; plant Cu- 

 cumber in frames, 124 ; sow Endive, 68 ; plant Horse Radish, 

 69 ; Indian Corn, 70 ; Jerusalem Artichokes, 70 ; sow Leek 

 seed, 71 ; Lettuce seed, 72 ; plant Melon in hot-beds, 132 ; 

 sow Mustard seed, 76 ; plant Nasturtium, 76 ; sow Onion 

 seed, 78 ; Parsley, 80 ; Parsnip, 81 ; plant Peas, 83 ; Pota- 

 toes, 85 ; Sweet Potatoes, 86 ; sow Radish seed, 88 ; plant 

 Rocambole, 89 ; Rhubarb, 90 ; Salsify, 92 ; Scorzonera, 93 ; 

 Sea Kale, 94 ; sow SkiiTet, 97 ; Spinach, 99 ; Tomato, 101, 

 112, and 136 ; Turnip seed, 104 ; Turnip-rooted Cabbage 

 in varieties, 56 ; make Hop plantations, 139. Sow the 

 seed of Angelica, Anise, Basil, Burnet, Bore age. Caraway, 

 Chervil, Clary, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Pot Marigold, Sweet 

 Marjoram, Patience, Dock, Sorrel, Summer Savory, Small- 

 age, Thyme, Bene, Boneset, Catnep, Celandine, Saffron, and 

 such other Aromatic, Sweet, and Medicinal Herbs as may 

 be required. Also separate and transplant all kinds of Pe- 

 rennial Herb roots, such as Mint, Pennyroyal, Sage, Winter 

 Savory, Tarragon, and Medicinal Herbs in general, as de- 

 scribed page 106 to 108. If not done last month, attend to 

 the spring dressing of Artichoke beds, 33 ; Asparagus, 37 ; 

 Rhubarb, 91 ; Sea Kale, 95. 



Besides the W(^rk of sowing and planting the various kinds 

 of seed above enumerated, all the strongest plants of Cab- 

 bage, Cauliflower, and Lettuce, must be taken from the hot- 

 beds and frames, and transplanted into the regular beds in 



