AND GUIDE TO THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 



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MUSTARD. 



If a supply is required in winter, or when the weather is too cold for the seed to vegetate out of 

 doors, sow in shallow boxes or pans, placing these in a warm house or pit. During the heat of 

 summer a shady border will be the most suitable situation. Mal<e the surface of the soil line, level, 

 and smooth, then water it and sow the seed very thickly, and press it gently into the soil, but avoid 

 covering it with soil, for if this is done particles of earth and sand will adhere to the leaves and are 

 very ditKcult to remove by washing. j\'Iats, or anything which will exclude the sun's rays and keep 



the seeds moists should be used for covering, but these must be removed as soon as the seeds have 

 fairly germinated. To furnish a regular supply, sow at intervals of a few days, and never allow the 

 plants to get too old before being cut for use. 



per oz. per qt. 



White 0 2..1 6 



Brown 0 2..1 6 



EADISH. 



Preparation of the Son-. — This should be well pulverised, deep, light, and rich, but not 

 made so by the application of manure for this crop, and the ground should be carefully dug or forked 

 deeply, making the surface soil fine and level before sowing. 



Time and Manner of Sowing. — Sow early in January, on a warm sheltered border, and at 

 intervals of three weeks until May ; afterwards every fortnight during the summer, and at longer in- 

 tervals when the weather becomes cold in autumn. Radishes are often sown much too thickly, and 

 as this causes the roots to be small, hard, stringy, and disagreeably hot in flavour, the seeds should 

 be scattei-ed thinly. Sow broadcast, in beds of convenient size, and cover the seeds evenly and 

 lightly with fine soil. The early sowing will require to be protected from frost by a covering of 

 litter," but this must be removed every mild day, as soon as the plants appear above ground. When 

 the weather is hot and the ground dry, well water before sowing; and some days before drawing, 

 water the beds well, and keep the soil moist until the crop is finished. With the convenience of a 

 frame and a little fermenting material, a supply may be obtained considerably earlier than in the 

 open border, and with much less trouble. If grown in this way, cover the manure with six inches of 

 light rich soil, and sow when there is no risk of the bed overheating. Give air on every favourable occa- 

 sion, so as to secure stocky growth, and cover up at night wlien frosty. Tlie Spanish varieties should 

 be sown in drills, about a foot apart, and thinned out when sufficiently strong to draw, so as to stand 

 from four to six inches apart in the rows. For a winter supply of these, sow from the middle of 

 July to the middle of September, regulating this by the locality, and the size at which the roots may 

 be most esteemed. Fair sized roots, however, will be obtained in most localities from sowings 

 made about the middle of August. These may be taken up before severe weather sets in, and 

 pitted or stored in damp sand, in a cool cellar or shed, for winter use. 



per oz. per qt. 



Seck's Superb Short Top, large and very long, best for main crop 0 3.. 2 fi 



Wood's Early Trame, very superior variety, very early 0 3.. 2 6 



Scarlet Short Top, or Salmon ". 0 8.. 2 6 



Olive Shaped Scarlet, mild and crisp, superior to the turnip varieties 0 3.. 3 0 



Long White Naples 0 3. .3 0 



New Chinese Rose Coloured, useful winter variety 0 6 . .. 



Black Spnnisli, for winter use 0 4.. .. 



White and Red Turnip, mixed 0 3.. 2 6 



Section VI.-POT, SWEET AND GARNISHING HERBS. 



POT AND SWEET HERBS. 



BASIL (BUSH)— BASIL (SWEET)— MARJORAM (SWEET)-PURSLANE— SAVORY 

 (SUMMER). 



Preparation of the Land. — The ground should be deep and rich, but of a light, sandy 

 nature, and a sheltered situation with a southern aspect is preferable. The surface should be well 

 pulverised and made fine before sowing. 



Time and Manner of Sowing. — Sow from the middle of April to the middle of May, either 

 in beds or in shallow drills, about a foot apart, scattering the seeds evenly and thinly, and covering 

 them lightly with fine sandy soil. If the ground and weather are dry, water to assist germination, 

 but not while there is any danger of frost. Thin out the plants to from six to twelve inches apart, 

 and keep the surface of the ground open and free from weeds, by frequent shght stirrings with the 

 hoe ; a soaking of water may be given with advantage during drougiity weather. When the plants 

 are coming generally into bloom, cut them off close to the ground, and dry them quickly by spread- 

 ing them in a warm airy place, then preserve for winter use, l)y tying up in small bunches, or hanging 

 in a dry airy room ; or rubbing down and bottling. The latter method best preserves the aroma, and 



