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THE PRACTICAL GARDENER. 



{June, 



the line of measurement. They may also be planted in one 

 line, about two feet asunder; and if more than one line be 

 required, let them be drawn five or six feet asunder. The 

 plants must be frequently supplied with water, and for a few 

 days carefully shaded from the sun. This may be effected by 

 turning down large garden-pots upon them, which may be 

 gradually removed, that is, in the first instance in the morn- 

 ings and evenings, and then entirely. 



If the situation or season be cold, and there be any spare 

 lights or fi-ames, it will be advantageous to place them 

 over a part of the pickling cucumbers, so as to insure a fine 

 crop, and to come in earlier than those on the open ground. 

 It is always of importance to choose the warmest spot for the 

 cucumber crops, as they will do little or no good if planted 

 in an exposed or cold situation. In dry weather, cucumbers 

 require frequent and plentiful waterings, and in this respect 

 they must be particularly attended to, as they advance in 

 growth. 



SOWING CARDOONS. 



If cardoons were not sown last month, let that now be done ; 

 for directions, see Mai/, 



ENDIVE. 



The endive sown in May will now be fit to transplant per- 

 manently ; an open spot of ground should be chosen for these 

 plants, let it be well dug and manured. Put the plants in by 

 line about one foot asunder, and let them have some water 

 as soon as they are planted. Endive sown in May, or before, 

 is apt to run to seed before the plants arrive at any state of 

 maturity ; therefore it would not be prudent to plant any great 

 number at this time. 



Endive-seed must now be sown for a principal crop, the 

 preferable sort for which is the green curled, not only as being 

 the best for general use, but also as being able to stand the 

 winter better than any other kind. 



Some broad-leaved Batavian endive may be also sown. This 

 sort grows very large, and if tied up will cabbage well, and be 



