HOW TO MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF VEGETABLES. 



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forces well. For summer use regular sowings sliould be made 

 once a fortnight ; during June, July, and August they are always 

 best when grown on north borders. Lettuce, to have them in 

 the best possible condition, require very rich soil and abundance 

 of water at the roots while growing. 



This includes what I may term the indispensable vegetables 

 that should be grown for the supply of a family. We will now 

 give a few particulars of what I may term the second division of 

 this subject. 



Globe Artichoke. — A favourite dish with some families, while 

 others seldom or never use it. Kequires slight protection in 

 winter, and a fresh plantation should be formed every two or 

 three years by planting outside shoots in light rich soil, 3 feet 

 apart each way. Season, June to September. 



Jerusalem Artichoke. — Quite a different vegetable, and much 

 more useful than the preceding, as it is in use throughout the 

 winter months. Requires ample space and fresh ground every 

 year to grow it well. 



Beans (Bwmer). — A very prolific and excellent vegetable. 

 Sow in April and June for use in June and July. The roots of 

 this may be stored in sand all the winter and planted out in 

 May. 



Broad Beans. — These may be sown in autumn, and again in 

 March for a summer supply. As a rule, these should be grown 

 in the hardest soil in the garden, and after they have formed a 

 number of flowers, the tops may be pinched out to induce them 

 to come into use early. 



Cardoon. — This requires to be grown in trenches somewhat 

 like Celery, but, as a rule, it is not in much demand. Season, 

 November to March. 



Vegetable Marrows. — When well grown and used in a young 

 state these furnish a very wholesome vegetable, and are in demand 

 with most families. Seed should be sown early in March and 

 the plants grown on in pots. Plant out in May under handlights 

 in a w r arm sheltered spot. They require rich ground to grow 

 them to perfection. Season, July till October. 



Beetroot. — Used in salads. Sow in April, and again in May. 

 Requires fine soil and watching, to prevent birds and slugs from 

 .eating the young plants. Season, all the year round. 



Endive. — Sometimes used as a vegetable. Sow in June, and 



