64 THE CULINARY GARDEN. [APRIL. 



Of earthing up Cauliflower. 



Now hoe and earth up the cauliflowers planted 

 out in February, or last month, whether under hand- 

 glasses, or in the open borders, which will greatly 

 encourage their growth. Those under glasses should 

 have free air in the middle of the day, and occa- 

 sional supplies of water at the root, according to the 

 state of the weather. 



sowing Celery. 



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

 beginning or middle of the month. Sow the solid 

 Italian kind, and on a light, open spot of ground, 

 moderately thin ; covering lightly, raking smoothly, 

 and watering occasionally in dry weather. 



Of sowing French Beans. 



French beans may be sown on an early, light, rich 

 border, about the first, and on a more exposed spot 

 of ground at the end of the month, which will give 

 a succession of beans. The speckled dwarf are fit- 

 test for the first sowing, and the Negro, Battersea, 

 or liver-coloured, for the last. Sow in drills, thinly, 

 at two feet apart, and two inches deep ; or drop in 

 the beans at an inch apart with the hand, which 

 will make a more evenly crop. Cover and dress 

 with the rake, but do not tread the ground. 



If it be required to have French beans very early, 

 or to continue a succession to those sown, as directed 

 in January and February, some may be sown in 

 boxes, &c. in the hot-house, or on a hot-bed., about 



