VEGETABLE GARDEN 



1107 



VEGETABLES 



JANUARY 



Cabbage (p. 1114). — In mild open weather 

 any young plants on hand in frames or 

 sheltered spots may be transplanted to 

 the open. 



Carrots (p. 1128). — Seeds of the Horn 

 varieties may be sown in a gentle hotbed. 

 At the end of the mouth seeds may 

 be sown out of doors on a warm south 

 border. 



Cauliflowers (p. 1117).— Seeds may be sown 

 in a gentle hotbed. 



Digrging and trenching (p. 63). — These 

 operations may be carried out where re- 

 quired as advised at p. 64, and the soil 

 should be prepared for reception of cro 



Horse-radish (p. 1162). — This may be 

 planted in mild weather to secure a good 

 growth during the year. 



Lettuce (p. 1142). — Seeds may be sown in 

 boxes or gentle hotbeds for planting out 

 later on in favourable weather. 



Manuring (p. 70). — Manure may be 

 wheeled on to the ground where wanted. 



Mushroom Beds (p. 1166). — Make up and 

 spawn when ready. 



Onions (p. 1148). — Seeds of a good variety 



like Ailsa Craig may be sown in a gentle 

 hotbed. The seedlings may afterwards be 

 pricked off and kept near the glass with 

 plenty of air when established. About the 

 middle of April transplant to the open 

 ground about 6 in. apart in rows a foot 

 apart. The stored bulbs may be over- 

 hauled, and any sprouts should be checked 

 by breaking off or touching with a hot 

 iron. 



Peas (p. 1123) and Broad Beans (p. 1125).— 

 Towards the end of the month seeds may- 

 be sown on warm borders. 



Potatoes (p. 1133). — The 'sets' or tubers 

 may be placed in shallow boxes and 

 exposed to the light to start ihe crown 

 growths. About the end of the month 

 they may be planted in a frame as 

 advised at p. 1134, and a few drills may 

 also be placed outside in a warm and shel- 

 tered south border. 



Radishes (p. 1120). — Seeds may be sown in 

 a gentle hotbed, and out of doors at the 

 end of the month on a warm south 

 border. They should be covered in the 

 latter case with litter, but this should be 

 lifted on all bright warm days after the 

 seeds are up. 



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