AND GUIDE TO THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 



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BROAD BEANS. 



Preparation of the Land. — If possible select for this crop a deep strong loamy soil, and 

 trench the ground early in autumn to a depth of two feet, ridging it roughly, and well intermixing a 

 liberal dressing of rich and well rotted manure as the work proceeds. If the ground is of a light 

 I sandy natm-e too much manure can hardly be applied. 



Time and Manner of Planting. — Plant the Early Mazagan on a warm, dry, and sheltered 

 border early in November, and again early in January. After this time plant once a month until 

 July, selecting an open airy situation for the summer or main crops, and using some of the larger 

 seeded varieties. Plant in rows from two feet six inches to three feet six inches apart, leaving about 

 three inches between the seeds, and covering them evenly to the depth of three inches. 



After Management. — As soon as the plants of the early crop appear above ground the soil 

 should be carefully ridged up round them, and branches of evergreens stuck pretty thickly on 

 each side of the rows will be found serviceable in protecting them from frosty winds. Keep the soil 

 I between the rows free from weeds, and open by frequent stiiTings. The early crop will come sooner 

 into bearing if the plants are stopped as soon as they are in full bloom. Beans are seldom afforded 

 stakes ; but in exposed situations strong stakes driven in on each side of the rows with common tar 

 cord stretched along them, will be useful, in the case of strong growing kinds, to prevent their being 

 beaten down by the wind. 



Per Qt. 



Early Hang-down Long Pod, early and very prolific, 3 ft 0 6 



„ Mazagan, very early, hardy, and bears freely, 2 ft 0 6 



„ Marshall's Prolific, very early, prolific, and fine flavoured, 2 ft 0 10 



„ Tom Thumb, neat, compact, dw^arf variety, fine for small gardens, 1 ft 1 0 



„ „ Green (new), deep green, very productive, and dwarf, valuable 



for small gardens, 1 ft 2 0 



Johnston's Wonderful Long Pod, fine flavoured and productive, 3 ft 0 8 



Mackle's Blonarch, Iiong* Pod, very heavy cropper, fine flavoured, 3 ft 0 8 



Nonpareil, Green Iiong* Pod, when cooked of a delicate green colour, 3 ft 0 8 



Taylor's Xiarg'e Windsor, best for general crop, productive, beans very large, 3 ft, 1 0 



Green Windsor, prized on account of its green beans, 3 ft 1 0 



FRENCH OR DWARF KIDNEY BEANS. 



Preparation of the Soil. — These delight in a deep, friable, and rich soil ; and where the land 

 is of a strong, tenacious character, it should be trenched and ridged as early in autumn as possible, 

 well intermixing a liberal allowance of manure ; and upon very strong soils a good dressing of leaf 

 mould, if procurable, may he added with advantage. 



Time and Manner of Sowing. — The seeds being liable to rot if sown early in wet cold soil, the 

 first crop had better be planted in boxes or pans, placing these in a cold frame, or under the shelter of 

 a south wall, and protecting them from frost by hand-glasses or other means. When the plants are in 

 the rough leaf, and the weather considered safe, transplant in rows about two feet six inches apart on 

 a warm and sheltered border. Transplanting induces early fertility, and may be practised with 

 advantage even where the plants are raised in the open border. Sow for the principal crops early in 

 May, June, and July; and on light dry soils in warm localities a small quantity may be sown 

 towards the end of July. Cover the seeds with about three inches of soil. 



After Management. — When the plants are about four inches high, ridge the soil neatly up on 

 each side of them. This will help to prevent their being blown about by rough winds ; and while 

 there is any danger of frost, the early crop should be afforded the shelter of well furnished branches 

 of evergreens, stuck into the soil in a slanting direction on each side of the rows. This partial 

 covering will protect them from cold winds and frost, which would otherwise kill them. Keep the 

 ground between the lines well stirred and fi-ee from weeds ; and during dry hot weather, if the supply 

 threatens to fall short, an occasional soaking of water will be of service. 



Per Qt. 



Canterbury White, very prolific, well-known, 1 ft 1 6 



Chinese Iiong* Podded, exceedingly productive, free cropping variety, 1 ft 1 6 



I Dun or Cream Coloured, much esteemed for its earliness and free cropping, 1 ft.. 1 6 



j Pulmer's Early Forcing', a fine variety for forcing, very productive, 1 ft 1 6 



! Mohawk, or Early Six Weeks, a very good variety, 1 ft 1 6 



Negro Iiong" Podded, very fine cropper, with long pods, 1 ft 1 fi 



Mewing'ton "Wonder, the best of .all for forcing, very productive, 1 ft 1 G 



Speckled, a well-known prolific variety, 1 ft 1 6 



Varieg'ated Dun, a very productive variety, very much esteemed, 1 ft 1 6 



RUNNERS, OR TALL FRENCH BEANS. 



Preparation of the Soil. — Common garden soil will produce fair crops, but the beans will 

 be much more tender, and the plants will continue much longer in bearing, if they can be afforded a 

 deep rich soil, which has been deeply trenched and heavily manured dm-ing the vriuter. 



Time and Manner of Sowing. — As the plants arc very impatient of frost, the first week in 

 May will, in most localities, be early enough to sow, and the ground should be sufiiciently dry to work 

 kindly. Drop the seed thinly in drills three inches deep, and not less than six feet apart, covering 



