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green ; so there will be no loss, as green ones are 

 often pickled, as well as ripe ones. 



If they are planted in rows across a border, allow 

 them fifteen inches between, and eight or nine inches 

 in line. Let them be frequently watered till they 

 have struck root, and afterwards occasionally, in dry 

 weather, till they come into flower ; after which 

 time they will require no further care than being 

 cleared from weeds. 



Of sowing Cardoons. 



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

 latter end of the month. For full directions, see 

 May. 



Of thinning the crops of Carrot. 

 The principal crops may now be finally thinned 

 out to seven or eight inches square, if broadcast ; 

 and to five or six in line, if in drills. Carefully ob- 

 serve the directions given in May, respecting the 

 manner of thinning, which is of much importance 

 in the cultivation of this root. 



Of planting and earthing up Cauliflower. 

 Cauliflower, for successional crops, may again be 

 planted on a north border, or other partly shaded 

 situation. Look over the early crops, as directed in 

 May, from time to time ; breaking down a leaf or 

 two over the flowers, to shade them from the sun ; 

 and if the weather be dry, let these, and also the 

 advancing crops, be largely supplied with water. 

 Hoe, and earth up these, if needful. 



