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THE PRACTICAL GARDENER. 



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SOWING CARAWAY AND FENNEL. 



Sow a small quantity of each of these on a light rich border; 

 a small spot will produce enough for an ordinary family. 



SOWING AND PLANTING MARJORAM. 



During the whole of this month, marjoram may be sown on 

 a bed of light earth, and may be afterwards transplanted into 

 rows nine or ten inches distant, and about three or four in the 

 line. If it be required to have an early supply of knotted or 

 sweet marjoram, a little may be sown about the beginning of 

 the month, and be covered 'vvith a hand or bell-glass, for the 

 purpose of bringing it forward. Pot-marjoram may be easily 

 raised by slips taken from the roots. 



SOWING BASIL. 



The directions already given for marjoram are applicable to 

 this plant ; or a little seed may be sown in a flat box, or pot, 

 placed in any of the forcing-houses, and afterwards ti'ana- 

 planted. 



PLANTING MINT. 



Sweet mint, or spear mint, is generally raised by slips of 

 the root, and may be either planted closely in a bed, or in 

 lines six or eight inches distant. It is a herb, which will thrive 

 in almost all soils, but flourishes best in a light moorish 

 earth. A few rows, or a small bed, are sufficient for a mid- 

 dling-sized family. 



If it be wanted early for house-lamb, the roots should be 

 covered with a hand-glass about the beginning of February, 

 which will considerably advance its growth. 



SOWING BORAGE AND MARIGOLD. 



Sow in every respect as directed above for caraway and 

 fennel. 



