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Red Turnip rooted for autumn use. Sow ruta bagas 

 without delay, if not already done. Should the ground 

 be dry, work thoroughly and sow in the dust : the seed 

 may vegetate with the first shower. A roller to com- 

 press the soil sometimes promotes vegetation ; but there 

 is this disadvantage, if heavy, dashing rain immediately 

 ensues, the ground packs, and the seed is lost. Yellow 

 Aberdeen, Pomeranean Globe and Amber Globe turnips 

 should be sown early in the month ; also the Sweet Ger- 

 man turnip. Early Dutch and Red-topped may be sown 

 until first of September, though ifc will do well to sow at 

 least a portion earlier, as at a late day it is difficult to 

 remedy a failure. 



SOUTHERN. Sow Reedland Early Drumhead cab- 

 bage seed, to head in November ; also Landreth's Earli- 

 est, Early Jersey Wakefield, Bloonisdale Early Market 

 and Early Dwarf Flat Dutch for family use. Sow broc- 

 coli and cauliflower, and transplant from an earlier sow- 

 ing. Sow White Leaved collards. Plant onion sets for 

 autumn. Sow carrots, squashes and ruta bagas to make 

 up deficiencies in July sowing. Sow turnips for table use 

 at short intervals. Plant potatoes for winter use. Drill 

 lettuce. Sow radishes from time to time. Beets may 

 be sown for the winter supply. Seeds directed to be 

 sown this month, it may, perhaps be necessary to defer 

 until the next, by reason of heat and drouth. Let the 

 young gardener be not disheartened ; ultimately success 

 will attend persevering efforts. 



SEPTEMBER. 



NORTHERN. Many and varied are the duties which 

 devolve upon the gardener at this season. Not only do 

 the growing crops demand attention, but seeds are to be 

 sown to provide the necessary plants for the ensuing 

 Spring. Roots are to be divided and reset ; strawberries 

 planted. Sow Landreth's Earliest, Select Jersey Wake- 



