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these, and earth up the early plants that need. See 

 February. 



Of earthing and planting Cauliflowers. 



Sow cauliflower on a rich open spot of ground, any 

 time after the middle of the month, for a full crop ; 

 and if none were planted last month, let that now 

 be done without delay. See directions in February. 

 Those sown about the beginning of last month, will 

 be fit to prick out about the latter end of this, or 

 first of April. Let this be done on a bed of rich 

 light earth; pricking them in at three or four inches 

 square ; watering and shading them from the sun, 

 till they have struck root. 



Cauliflower under hand-glasses, should now have 

 a little air admitted to them for a few hours in the 

 middle of the day, and should be supplied with 

 moderate quantities of water. Observe to pick off 

 all dead leaves as they appear, and to admit air 

 more freely, as the season advances. 



Of sowing Celery. 



Celery, for a full crop^ may be sown about the 

 latter end of the month, on a bed of light earth, 

 in an open situation. For directions, see February. 



Of planting Jerusalem Artichokes. 

 Jerusalem artichokes may be planted at any time 

 in this month. It will thrive in any situation, and in 

 any ordinary garden soil ; being a plant very hardy, 

 and once planted, not easily eradicated. Plant sets 

 of the root, which are the eatable part of this vege- 



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