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be a regular succession of young radishes for the table. Let 

 this seed be sown now in an open compartment, where the 

 ground is rich and somewhat moist. 



In sowing these seeds, attend to the method kid down in 

 the two former months. 



Thin the crops of early radishes, where the plants stand 

 too close, pulling up the worst, and leaving the best plants 

 standing at about two or three inches asunder, and clear them 

 from weeds. 



In dry seasons, let the early crops of radishes be frequently 

 watered, otherwise they will not grow freely, nor will they be 

 mild and crisp for eating. 



SOWING INDIAN CRESS, OR NASTURTIUMS. 



Indian cress will grow freely in almost every soil or situa- 

 tion, and the flowers of it are used both in salads and in gar- 

 nishes. It requires to be staked in the manner of peas, if 

 sown in an open spot. On account of its rapid growth, it is 

 particularly well adapted as a hedge, or to act as a screen to 

 any unpleasant object, independently of which it is, in itself, 

 extremely beautiful. It may be sown in drills two inches deep 

 any time during this and the two succeeding months. It will 

 keep in flower till destroyed by frost. 



SOWING CHERVIL AND CORIANDER. 



Sow these seeds in shallow drills, eight or ten inches apart, 

 and cover them about half an inch with mould. Choose a 

 sheltered spot. 



These herbs are all to remain where they are sown, and the 

 chief culture they require is to be kept clear from weeds, but 

 as the plants soon run up to seed, a small portion should be 

 sown every month. 



SOWING BASIL, 



For the greater certainty of success, it will be advisable to 

 sow basil in pots or pans, in any of the forcing departments, 

 or on a slight hot-bed. Sow in rather dry mould, and be 



