CELERY. 



Earth up celery (for blanching) that is almost at 

 to its full growth, break the earth well and lay it 

 on each side of the plants within^six inches of the 

 tt)p of the leaves, taking care the earth does not 

 get into the hearts, else they will rot. 



LETTUCES. 



Lettuces in frames may be uncovered every fin€ 

 ^ay and night — in very wet weather keep the frames 

 on, but give the plants air, and cover the frames 

 with straw when the nights are frosty. Take the 

 same care of those under hoop or other covers. 



SMALL SALADS. 



Sow small salading under frames *n rich, light 

 earth : sow it a quarter of an inch deep. Give air 

 freely to any that has been sown, as directed sitjove 

 ^r lettuce. 



CARDOOjXS. 



In dry, mild weather earth up cardooas as they 

 advance in height, the leaves being previously tied 

 up carefully with a bandage of hay; lay the earth 

 within three or four inches of the top. Cover the 

 k>p3 with litter in frosty weather. 



DRESS ASPARAGUS BEDS. 



Dress asparagus beds as directed last month, 18 

 not done, and make a bed for forcing. See Jau- 

 tiary. 



SPINACH. 



Where spinach stands too close, tfiin it for use, 

 'anf! the larger outside leaves of what yon leave 

 standing may be cut for use. Keep it clear from weed*; 



