Round the Year in the Garden 



Leeks and Celery for the main crop ought now to 

 be planted, the latter in trenches prepared as already 

 described, the former also in trenches if the finest 

 produce is required. Alternatively Leeks may be 

 planted in holes of such a depth that the tops of the 

 seedlings are on a level with the ground surface. Celery 

 is usually planted in a double row in a trench about 

 2 feet wide, the plants being 9 or 10 inches apart. 



A crop of late Peas is obtained by sowing early in 

 June. The ground must be rich, and it is wise to sow 

 in a shallow trench to facilitate watering, for it is 

 necessary to keep the plants continually moist at the 

 root. Choose an early variety. 



Sow Endive Winter Curled in shallow drills and 

 finally plant out 10 or 12 inches apart. Sow Turnips 

 and Carrots, choosing, of the former, Little Marvel, 

 and of the latter, Early Nantes. Sow Parsley to ensure 

 a crop during winter, and continue to sow both Cabbage 

 and Cos Lettuce, Spinach and Radish, choosing a partly- 

 shaded position. Plant out Cabbage and Cauliflower 

 as the seedlings become ready. When planting out 

 seedlings it is advisable to choose showery weather for 

 the work, for they then become established all the 

 more quickly. Asparagus ought not to be cut after 

 about the middle of this month, or the plants will be 

 weakened and the next year's crop prejudiced. 



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