A YEAR'S GARDENING 



ARTICHOKES {Globe) should now be bearing well. 



ASPARAGUS. Cease cutting early this month, as late cutting 

 will weaken the roots. Weed the beds and dose them with liquid 

 manure. 



BEANS. Pull up any crop that is past bearing; water those 

 that are now coming on. Sow a few Dwarf and Runner Beans for 

 a late supply on unmanured ground. 



BEET. Thin carefully, hoeing between the plants. 



BROCCOLI. Plant out in^drills 2 feet apart. 



CABBAGE. Sow thinly at the end of the month for the following 

 spring and summer. An open spot should be chosen and a light 

 soil is the best. The seed-bed should be shaded and watered. Take 

 care to select a sort advised for sowing at this particular time, as after 

 standing the winter well some kinds are apt to " boU " in the spring — 

 that is, they will throw up seed stems without forming any heart. 

 Cabbage sown about May should now be planted out. 



CARDOONS should now be got into the trenches as soon as 

 possible. This vegetable needs plenty of manure, water and room. 



CARROTS. Sow during the month for use in winter and spring. 

 Pull up any that are running to seed. Start a few in a frame to pro- 

 duce a succession of young carrots. 



CAULIFLOWERS may still be sown for the late autumn. Also 

 ^lant out any that are ready. 



CELERY. Plant out the main crop, if this has not been done, 

 choosing showery weather. 



ENDIVE. Make two sowings, one at the beginning and one at 

 the end of the month. 



GARLIC AND SHALLOTS may both be taken up this month 

 under favourable conditions. 



LEEKS. Plant out on well-manured ground in trenches, as 

 for celery. Water carefully. 



LETTUCE. Sow now, keeping the ground shaded and well 

 watered. 



MUSHROOM BEDS may still be made but must be weU pro- 

 tected with straw and mats. 



ONIONS. Sow for autumn salads. Towards the end of the 

 month some of the main crop may be ready to be pulled up. They 



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