A YEARS GARDENING 



it is important to remember that too little water is sometimes worse 

 than none at all, and that it is almost better to abstain altogether 

 unless a good sousing can be effected. 



ASPARAGUS may be cut until the middle or the end of the 

 month, according to the district. An application of liquid manure 

 will be found very useful now. Newly-planted beds will need 

 watering. 



BEANS {Broad). Sow for the last time. 



BEANS [Kidney). Sow about the middle of the month for a 

 late supply. 



BEANS {Runner). Sow any time before midsummer as these 

 Beans are appreciated and will soon bear, continuing until a frost 

 cuts them down in the autumn. 



BROCCOLI. A late sort may be sown this month. Plant out 

 those ready, during showery weather if possible. 



CABBAGE. A sowing of cabbage may be made now for planting 

 out when the summer crops are cleared. Put out all plants now 

 ready. 



CAPSICUMS. Plant out in a sunny spot, if possible against a 

 south wall. 



CARROTS. Sow for succession until midsummer. Those that 

 are up, thin to about 9 inches apart. 



CAULIFLOWERS. If transplanted now from the seed-bed 

 the plants wiU need plenty of water and protection from strong 

 sunshine until they are re-established. 



CELERY. Plant out towards the end of the month; this needs 

 careful doing, as it is very important not to check the growth of 

 celery. 



CHICORY requires a deep, rich soil and should be grown in the 

 same way as parsnips. 



CUCUMBERS may stUl be sown on ridges. 



ENDIVE. Sow broadcast this month, or in drills to be after- 

 wards thinned. The thinnings may be re-set in a good light soil. 

 Watering wUl be found necessary in dry weather. 



LEEKS. Plant out in drills, if this has not been done already, 

 and water well. 



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