FORMATION OF A KITCHEN GARDEN. XV 



that approaching nearest to it, is certainly the best 

 and most convenient. 



With regard to the size of the garden, that, of 

 course, must vary according to circumstances. 



Too much ground should not be taken up with 

 walks : these are generally about three feet wide, 

 quite straight, and placed at equal distances, and 

 composed of fine red binding gravel. Little atten- 

 tion should be paid to ornament in a kitchen-garden, 

 but utility should every where predominate. 



The succession of crops is a matter of consider- 

 able importance in culinary gardening, as the growth 

 of wholesome and healthy vegetables in a great 

 measure depends upon it. 



The main principle to be kept in view is that of 

 never over-cropping the ground, or growing ex- 

 hausting crops in succession ; for it is well known 

 that, under such circumstances, they become dete- 

 riorated in quality, and diminished in quantity. 



The author cannot quit this subject without cau- 

 tioning the young gardener against allowing the 

 kitchen-garden to get overrun with weeds ; thereby 

 occasioning not Only much unnecessary labour to 

 himself, but great exhaustion to the soil. It is by 

 neatness, cleanliness, and assiduity in every depart- 

 ment connected with the* kitchen-garden, that it can 

 be rendered alike a source of pleasure and advan- 

 tage to himself or his employer, and an object of 

 just admiration to others. 



