82 THE CULINARY GARDEN. [MAY. 



Of sowing and sticking Peas. 

 Peas, for successional crops, may again be sown. 

 Hoe, earth up, and stick the advancing crops, ac- 

 cording as they stand in need. Of sticking, or 

 otherwise supporting peas, see April. 



Of hoeing and earthing Potatoes. 

 Hoe the advancing crops, and draw a little earth 

 to their stems, but always observe to keep their 

 hearts clear. 



Of sowing Pumplim and Gourds. 

 Some choose to have a few of these fruits for 

 shew, and some make pies of them, or eat them with 

 stakes or chops. They may be raised, in every re- 

 spect, as pickling cucumbers, which see, only they 

 require a deal of room. They may be trained to a 

 wall or pale, and in that way have a fine appearance, 

 when full in fruit. 



Of sowing and thinning Salsafy^ fye. 

 Salsafy, Scorzonera, and Skirret, may yet all be 

 successfully sown; but sow as early now as conve- 

 nient. The early crops may be thinned, as directed 

 above for beet ; thinning in the first place to two, 

 and finally to four inches apart. 



Of planting Savoys. 



If any were sown, as directed in March, they 

 will be fit for planting out about the middle or end 

 of the month. Plant, in all respects, as directed 



