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them steady. A few boards would answer, as they 

 might be shifted successively, on the same, or on 

 different plantations of endive. By garden-pots, as 

 directed for sea-cale in April, this vegetable may 

 also'be blanched with little trouble. 



Of sowing French Beans. 



French beans, for a late crop, may now be sown. 

 The proper kinds are the scarlet and white runners, 

 and they will continue to bear till destroyed by 

 frost. Of the manner of sowing these kinds, see 

 April. 



Clean, and earth up the advancing crops of French 

 beans, according as they may require it ; and stick 

 or support the scarlet runners, &c., as directed last 

 month. 



Of taking up Shallots. 



The early crop of shallots will be fit for lifting 

 about the middle of the month. This is best known 

 by the leaves ; and whenever they begin to fall 

 down, and turn yellow, it is time to take up the 

 roots. They should be lifted in a dry day, and car- 

 ried to an open shed, or loft ; or at least should be 

 spread out, not in the full sun ; as they are apt to 

 shrivel if dried too suddenly. If they be anywise 

 damp, part the heads to prevent them from mould- 

 ing ; and when sufficiently dried, hang them up in 

 nets, in a cool airy place. 



Of sowing winter Turnip. 

 Turnip, for the winter crop, may be sown the 



