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CASSELL'S POPULAR GARDENING. 



two rows of Broad Beans across a "quarter" at 

 the distance of thirty inches asunder. Sow them 

 if possible in a line north-west by south-east. 

 Radishes and other somewhat tender kinds sown 

 between these two rows will then receive great pro- 

 tection from the more northerly winds and cold 

 generally. In these instances long-rooted Radishes 

 may he sown by contrast with such as may be 

 grown upon the Asparagus-bed above referred to. 



Beans (Broad) and Parsley. — Parsley, where 

 it is much in demand, can readily be gTown on the 

 same ground as the Broad Bean, especially so the 

 sowings of the latter made during mild weather in 

 the months of February and March. This may also 

 be a convenient system to foUow in connection with 

 early sowings of Lamb's Lettuce, Australian Cress, 

 Chervil, &c. The Bean-stalks may be readily pulled 

 up so soon as the crop is gathered, leaving the space 

 free for the other crops. 



Beans (Broad) and Sidge Cucumbers. — 



Wherever the Ridge Cucumber is grown plentifully 

 and well under field culture, it is nursed by rows 

 of Rye sown at proper distances in rows on 

 either side. In instances where Ridge Cucumbers 

 or Gherkins are grown in the open ijuarters of 

 . garden or allotment ground, similar protection may 

 be given to the young seedling plants of the two 

 latter, by sowing two rows of Broad Beans three feet 

 apart during autumn or very early spring. During 

 the subsequent month of May, a nice rich soil may 

 be added and dug into the ground, so as to form a 

 ridge between the rows of Beans, into which the 

 Cucumber-seeds may be inserted in rows, such Beans 

 forming a screen from cold winds during such time 

 as the young seedling plants form, and at the subse- 

 quent early stages of growth. 



Celery and Lettuces. — It is an excellent plan 

 to thi'ow out the Celery trenches as early as ground 

 can be spared for the purpose. Upon the banks of 

 soil between the trenches Lettuces may be sown or 

 transplanted. This is especially a good place for 

 transplanting the latter in the summer or autumn. 

 The depth of good soil thus placed beneath them 

 tends to keep the ground more moist and cool, thus 

 producing finer heads than could grow on shallower 

 soils. Whenever Lettuce-seeds can be sown in such 

 a position early enough, the seedling plants may be 

 thinned out efficiently ; such as are drawn being 

 used for dibbHng out, to secure a larger bulk and 

 longer succession of produce. 



Celery and Sndive. — The foregoing remarks 

 concerning Lettuces apply with equal force to both 



the curled and smooth-leaved or Batavian Endives. 

 Sown and treated similarly, the best of results are 

 obtainable. By the time that the more permanent 

 earthing up is requisite in regard to the Celery, it 

 vrill be necessary to take up these .duplicate crops 

 and store them in pits, frames, or similar places, for 

 winter protection. 



Celery and Radishes. — The best Radishes, 

 sold in immense quantities in the metropolis, are 

 grown upon the mounds between Celery trenches 

 thrown out early on the largest of suburban Celery 

 farms. In such a position they succeed admirably, 

 and few better practices are within the reach of 

 small growers. The sowings of autumn Cabbage- 

 plants for spring use may also, where space exists, be 

 conveniently grovfn on such sites. 



Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes. — Short- 

 ness of garden ground forces upon growers many 

 expedients. That favourite vegetable, the Brussels- 

 Sprout, requires to be planted out early, and a whole 

 season of uninterrupted growth, to insure nice size- 

 able sprouts. Spare ground is not always to hand 

 at the particular season when seedling plants are 

 large enough for transplanting, yet it is important 

 to do so, that they receive no check. Wherever 

 Potatoes are planted at reasonable distances apart, 

 especially early sorts, or such as have not too ram- 

 pant haulms, room may, under such circumstances, be 

 found for a few rows of Brussels Sprouts. Choose 

 strong young seedlings, and do not plant too thickly. 

 Good results often foUow. These remarks apply 

 occasionally also to Kales and winter Broccoli. 



Cauliflo-wers and Peas. — Upon the prin- 

 ciple that staked and growing early rows of Peas- 

 afford protection eind warmth in the very earliest 

 months of spring, it is an excellent practice to trans- 

 plant autumn-sown Cauliflowers, whether out of 

 frames or bell-glasses, between the earliest rows : it 

 may be done about the first week in April, or sone- 

 what later if the weather is verj' cold or inclement. 

 This situation is, moreover, a desirable one, on the 

 score that the site has been deeply and well prepared 

 for the Pea crop, and is therefore very suitable for 

 Cauliflowers. Besides, it is a quick spring crop, and 

 will come off the ground as soon as the earliest Peas, 

 thus giving room for succeeding subjects in a quick 

 and convenient manner. Besides which, the Cauli- 

 flowers will make their growth and prepare for 

 flowering, before the Pea crop becomes too top-heavy 

 or overshadows them too much. 



Cabbages and Potatoes In some of the 



best-managed market-garden faims (the one particu- 



