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crops, at the end of the month ; of which see Ja- 

 nuary. 



Of thinning the crops of Winter Spinage. 

 Now hoe and clean the winter crops ; and if they 

 be ever so free from weeds, let the earth be stirred 

 about the plants. These crops should previously be 

 thinned out to eight or nine inches square, if broad- 

 cast, and to three or four inches between the plants, 

 if in drills. Spinage thus managed will produce a 

 fine large blade, if in good land, and will fill the 

 basket much better than if left unthinned, which is 

 too frequently done. Choose good weather for this 

 business, and observe to loosen the surface well 

 among the plants, particularly if the soil be stiff, 

 and if the ground have been much battered by heavy 

 rains, or snow in winter. 



SALLADS. 



Of sowing Lettuce. 



Lettuce may again be sown, for crops to succeed 

 those sown last month ; in the first week of the 

 month, in a sheltered situation ; and in the last 

 week, in an open spot. For the manner of sowing, 

 and of the kinds, see January. 



Of thinning the crops of Winter Letti&e. 

 Now also thin the crops of winter lettuce ; hoe 

 and stir the ground among the plants (whether it be 

 clear from weeds or not), which will greatly encou- 

 rage their growth. The plants may be thinned out 



