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the first of the month, and, when fit, may be plant- 

 ed out at the bottom of a wall or hedge, in a south 

 aspect, and in fine rich earth. If in a single line, 

 plant at three inches apart ; and if in double lines, 

 let them be at a foot asunder, and plant at four or 

 five inches in line ; thus keeping the plants as near 

 to the wall or hedge as possible, that they may reap 

 the benefit of its shelter. Observe not to plant too 

 deep, and to give a little water after planting. 



The kind called Scarlet Runners may be sown 

 any time in the month, if wanted for covering a 

 disagreeable object, or for forming fancy hedges, 

 bowers, or the like ; for which they are peculiarly 

 adapted, both on account of their rapid growth and 

 great beauty. If sown in July for a crop, they will 

 prolong the season of French beans to the latest, as 

 they will continue bearing, if sown then, till the 

 frost destroy them. The White Runners are equal- 

 ly good for this latter purpose. 



Of sowing German Greens* 



German greens, for winter and next spring use, 

 may be sown about the end of the month, in all re- 

 spects as brocoli or savoys. The tall-growing, light 

 green kind is the best, as producing the greatest 

 quantity of sprouts, or small heads on the stalks in 

 spring, when other greens begin to be scarce. They 

 are equally good as Brussels sprouts, and indeed are 

 preferred to them by many people. 



Of sowing Leeks. 

 Leeks may still be sown for a fidl crop, and if 



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