IN THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 593 



Transplant Black-seeded Gotte and Bath Cos 

 Lettuces under frames, for coming into use early in the 

 spring. Grand Admiral, Hammersmith, and Tennis- 

 ball Lettuces should be transplanted upon a warm south 

 border, at five or six inches distance from each other : 

 the Black-seeded Gotte Lettuce may also be planted 

 out along with the former three sorts ; and should the 

 winter prove mild, it will come in three weeks sooner 

 than the earliest of these sorts. Clear the beds of 

 aromatic plants from weeds, and let them have the 

 winter's dressing ; particularly beds of Balm, Burnet, 

 Chamomile, Hyssop, Marjoram, Mint, Penny-royal, 

 Sage, Savory, Sorrel, Tansy, Tarragon, and Thyme. 



Where forced Asparagus is required for use in winter, 

 hot-beds may now begin to be made, for gathering the 

 first crop in November and December. If a constant 

 succession is required all winter and spring, a new hot- 

 bed, planted with fresh plants, must be made every 

 three or four weeks, from the beginning or middle of 

 October to the end of February or March ; which will 

 furnish a supply of Asparagus from November till the 

 arrival of the natural crops in the open ground in April 

 or May. 



November. 



Trench and manure ground for planting. 



Earth up Cardoons and Celery. 



Take up Parsnips on a dry day, as soon as the leaves 

 are dead, and lay them up for winter use. 



Sow Frame Peas and Mazagan Beans, on a warm 

 south border. Plant out Lettuces under frames and 

 hand-glasses the beginning of this month, if they have 

 been omitted before. Tie up Endive when the plants 

 are dry ; or the middle of the plants may be covered 

 with slates or tiles. 



Draw up the mould close to the heads of Sea Kale so 



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