Apr.] 



THE CULINARY GARDEN. 125 



APRIL. 



PLANTING BEANS. 



Plant more beans as a successional crop to those planted the 

 preceding month, and earth up those already above ground, 

 accordingly as they may require it. Hoe the ground frequently 

 between the rows, both to destroy the weeds and promote the 

 growth of the beans. If any have been sown for transplanting, 

 let that now be done ; for which, see March, 



SOWING PEAS. 



Sow more peas for a successional crop, and earth up such as 

 are in want of it. Stick such as are about four or six inches 

 high. If any have been sown for transplanting, let it now be 

 done. 



MANAGEMENT OF CAULIFLOWERS. 



The early cauliflower-plants under hand-glasses, should have 

 earth drawn up round their stalks. This will be of great ser- 

 vice in promoting their growth ; but let due care be taken that 

 no earth be drawn into their hearts, for that will prove very 

 injurious to the plants. 



The hand or bell-glasses may still be kept over these plants 

 at night, and during cold wet weather ; but in fine days, and 

 when there are warm showers, let them be exposed to the free 

 air ; but when the plants are advanced in growth, the glasses 

 should be tilted proportionably high on props, first raising a 

 border of earth two or three inches high about the plants, then 

 place the props upon that, and set the glasses on the props ; 

 but about the end of the month, if the plants be large, they 

 should be taken quite away. 



Where any of the winter standing cauliflower-plants m 

 frames, borders, &c. were not finished planting out last month, 

 let it now l)e done, as there directed. 



