July High Summer 



Subsequently other growths, called sub - laterals, will 

 form ; they must be " stopped " as soon as two leaves have 

 formed. Apples, Pears, Plums, Sweet Cherries, Apricots, 

 and Figs benefit by summer pruning, as well as Red and 

 White Currants and Gooseberries. 



In the Kitchen Garden 



Winter greens ought to be planted in permanent 

 quarters as the seedlings become ready. It is important to 

 allow them plenty of room ; the vigorous sorts must be 

 quite 2 feet apart. If planting has to be done during dry 

 weather the seedlings should be watered as becomes ne- 

 cessary. Early Potatoes are ready to be lifted, and winter 

 greens may well be planted on the vacant ground. Carrot, 

 Lettuce, Turnip, Spinach and Radish should be sown to 

 provide successional supplies if these are required. 

 Prickly Spinach is sown now to ensure a supply for winter ; 

 from a sowing now Snowball Turnip will be available for 

 winter use. Towards the end of the month seeds of Spring 

 Cabbage are sown. If sown before that time the plants 

 are likely to run to seed instead of forming hearts. Good 

 varieties are Ellam's Early and Flower of Spring. 



It is advisable to spray Potatoes to prevent attack by 

 the Potato disease. ' Bordeaux Mixture is the best wash, 

 and should be used fortnightly for the next month or six 

 weeks. The Bordeaux Mixture is made by mixing 3 Ib. 

 of sulphate of copper and 1 J Ib. of quicklime in 25 gallons 

 of water. Peas and Beans must be staked as support 

 becomes necessary. Nothing is more convenient than the 

 ordinary Pea or Bean sticks, though it is possible to dis- 

 pense with them by placing tall stakes at intervals along 

 the rows and attaching strings to these. 



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