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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GABDEN PLANTS 



FEBRUARY 



Beans, Broad (p. 1125).— Another sowing 

 may be made in mild weather and in 

 sheltered places. 



Beans, French (p. 1126). — Seeds may be 



sown in pots or boxes in warm frames. 

 Brussels Sprouts (p. 1115). — Seeds may be 

 thinly sown in boxes on a gentle hotbed 

 or even cold frame, so as to obtain early 

 plants for the outside. 



Cabbage (p. 1114).— Seeds may be sown in 

 frames or boxes for planting out in favour- 

 able weather. Sutton's Earliest of All is 

 a good Cabbage for this purpose and will 

 succeed the ordinary spring Cabbages. 

 Savoys (p. 1115) may also be sown in the 

 same way. 



Carrots (p. 1128).— Seeds of Early French 

 Horn may be sown in the open border in 

 warm sheltered spots. 



Celery (p. 1130). — Seeds may be sown in 

 boxes in gentle heat for early planting. 



Corn Salad (p. 1161). — Sow seeds in rows or 

 drills about 6 in. apart and keep free 

 from weeds. 



Cucumbers (p. 1156). — Prepare hotbeds as 

 described at p. 46, and allow rank steam 

 to escape before planting. Seeds should 

 be sown early in the month in heat. 



Garlir (v 1151). — The bulbs may be planted 

 about the middle of the month, but not 

 later than the end of March. 



Globe Artichokes (p. 1141). — The litter 

 which had been placed over these for 

 protection may be removed in the event 

 of mild weather. 



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

 planted in mild weather if not already 

 done in January. 



Jerusalem Artichokes (p. 1140) Tubers 



may be planted now, and also next 

 month. 



Leeks (p. 1150). — A few seeds may be sown 

 in gentle heat in boxes. The seedlings 

 should be kept near the glass, and may 

 be planted out later on in mild weather. 



Lettuce (p. 1142). — Seeds of Cabbage Let- 

 tuces may be sown in frames, and on 

 sunny borders at the end of the month. 



Melons (p. 1158). — Prepare hotbeds and sow 

 seeds early in the month. 



Onions (p. 1148).— Seeds for the main crop 

 may be sown about the end of the month 

 and also in March. 



Parsley (p. 1132). — Along the edges of the 

 fruit borders and kitchen garden, seeds 

 may be sown. 



Parsnips (p. 1129).— Seeds may be sown out 

 of doors about the end of the month in 

 warm spots. 



Peas (p. 1123). — Plants will now be well 

 above ground from seed sown in autumn, 



and should have the soil drawn up to 

 them for protection from frost. They 

 should also be staked for a similar 

 reason. About the middle of the month 

 a few rows of early varieties like 

 William. I. and Oradiis may be sown 

 outside. 



Potatoes (p. 1133). — Early kinds like Rivers 

 Ashleaf may be planted on a south 

 border. The tubers for planting out later 

 should be overhauled and placed in 

 shallow boxes in preparation. Those iu 

 frames should be earthed up when 

 necessary. 



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

 of doors in warm borders. 



Rhubarb (p. 1154). — Old clumps may be 

 divided. Each portion should have a 

 good bud or two and be planted in rich 

 soil. It is best not to pick from the new 

 bed until the following season. 



Sea Kale (p. 1121). — The crowns may be 

 covered with ashes to a depth of about 

 6 in. so that the pushing growths will be 

 blanched ; or the crowns may be covered 

 with pots around which a thick layer of 

 decaying leaves may be placed. 



Shallots (p. 1151). — The bulbs may be 

 planted about the middle of the month 

 in rows about a foot apai-t in rich soil. 

 The bulbs should be about 6-9 in. apart 

 in the rows. 



Spinach (p. 1152). — Seeds may be sown in 

 rows or beds, or between the rows of Peas 

 at the very end of the month if the weather 

 be fine. 



Turnip (p. 1119). — A smaU sowing of Snow- 

 ball may be made on a warm border. 

 The ' tops ' (leaves) of last year's plants 

 may be picked for use if ready. 



MARCH 



Asparagus (p. 1145). — Boots may be trans- 

 planted in mild weather. By placing 

 movable lights over old beds stalks will 

 be ready for cutting about the end of April. 

 New beds may be made this month. 



Beans, Broad (p. 1125). — Seeds of Broad 

 Windsor, Long Pod, and other var- 

 ieties may be sown about the first or 

 second week and will often be quite as 

 forward as those of Early Maeagan sown 

 in November. 



Beetroot (p. 1151). — Sow seeds during the 

 month. 



Brussels Sprouts (p. 1115). — Sow seeds on 

 warm border. 



Cabbage (p. 1114).— Seeds may be sown in 

 frames or on a south border according to 

 the season and locality. 



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

 pots. 



