68 THE GAKDENETTE 



EADISH 



The radish thrives exceedingly well on com- 

 mon Sandwich Beds. There should be plenty of 

 sand in top layer of compost. 



Sprout the seeds, and sow at intervals of three 

 weeks, from March till September. 



If gypsum or land plaster is sown over the beds 

 before planting, a quart to the square yard, the 

 quality will be greatly improved. Mix by rak- 

 ing the soil. 



For winter radishes, sow about June 1st. Suc- 

 cession may be had by sowing all kinds mixed, 

 but the later ones will lack in crispness. 



Sow radishes in rows twelve inches apart, and 

 not closer than three inches in the row. Cover 

 on inch deep. 



Icicle, Scarlet Turnip, and Scarlet White Tip 

 are excellent varieties. 



To be good, radishes should grow quickly, and 

 great care must be taken to avoid thick seeding. 



EHUBABB OE PIE PLANT 



Make a post hole hill, only the hole should be 

 wider. Procure in early spring divided roots, 

 and set one in each hill, and pack rich soil closely 

 and give a good watering. 



Do not pull stems the first season. Never per- 

 mit the flowering stems to remain, or the plant 

 will be greatly weakened. Pull them out as soon 

 as they appear. Give additional manure each 

 fall. The ground cannot be made too rich. 



If one-year seeding roots can be had, they are 

 much better than divided old roots. 



