THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



rows of potatoes is a suitable place to select. Care should be taken 

 to harden off those sown in the frame last month before planting 

 out. 



BROCCOLI may be sown in a frame and also in a sheltered spot 

 out of doors. In a well-stocked garden there should be Broccoli 

 ready for cutting during the month. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Sow now in a warm spot in the open. 



CABBAGE. The plants sown in the late sunmier should be 

 ready for planting out now, and should afford nice heads in the early 

 summer. If, however, a quick-growing variety is sown now in pans 

 in a frame they will be ready to cut almost as soon. 



CARROTS. Sow thicMy on a warm border and thin out later. 

 They should be ready in May. 



CAULIFLOWERS. Seed should be sown under glass to make 

 a succession. Those plants under hand-glasses should be given a 

 sufficiency of air and light. 



GARLIC should be planted out in rows about 9 inches apart, in 

 rich soil. 



LETTUCE. Plant out (after hardening) from frames and hot- 

 beds, and sow again both in frames and in tiie open for a succession. 

 There are two sorts of Lettuce in favour — the taQ variety called the 

 cos and a short dwarf form called the cabbage. For the amateur the 

 latter is much the easier to grow, as it does not need tjdng. 



ONIONS and LEEKS may both be sown for salads in a warm 

 border. For the main crops, thoroughly trench the ground now 

 and manure it well. Sow in drills, and thin the crop at intervjds. 



PARSLEY. Sow in drills or between short-lived crops in the 

 letter part of the month. 



PARSNIPS. Sow as early as possible in groimd that has been 

 well dug. The rows should be 18 inches apart and thinned to half 

 the distance. 



PEAS. Sow early sorts now in considerable quantities. If 

 those already up are not promising well, dig in and sow again. 

 Earth up those that are advancing well and stick them, as the sticks 

 form a protection. Where sticks are scarce Dwarf Peas are advised, 

 but the taller varieties bear more abundantly. 



POTATOES. Sow a few rows of an early sort in a warm position. 

 A hght, mellow soil is advised. 



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