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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



continue to make small sowings till the end of August. It may 

 also be grown like Celery, and blanched in the same manner. 

 Season, August to April or May. 



Leeks. — Sow in March, thin out in the seed-bed to 10 inches 

 apart, and leave a crop on the ground, but transplant on to fresh 

 ground for a successional crop. These require rich deep soil to 

 grow them to a large size. Season, October to May. 



Parsnips. — Sow in March, 14 inches apart between the 

 rows, and thin out to 12 inches in rows. Eequires a deep sandy 

 soil to grow it well. Should always be lifted as wanted. Season, 

 September to May. 



Horseradish. — Eequires a deep soil. Fresh beds should be 

 formed by planting crowns every two or three years. Season, all 

 the year round. 



Badishcs. — These are more used as a salad than as a culinary 

 vegetable. They force easily, and for a winter supply they must 

 be grown in frames. For a summer supply sow little and often, 

 and in hot weather on a north border in light soil. 



Salsify and Scorzonera. — This may be sown in May in light 

 sandy soil. Season, October to April. 



Savoys. — A somewhat coarse but hardy and useful vegetable. 

 Sow in April, and again in May. Plant out to the proper distance 

 apart, which must depend upon the variety grown. Season, 

 October to March. 



Egg Plant. — Although much used in cooking in some coun- 

 tries abroad, it has never become popular here, and a small 

 number of plants furnish sufficient for the demands of most 

 establishments. Sow the seed in heat in March, and grow on in 

 pots or plant out in a frame. Season, July to October. 



Kohl Babi. — Sow like Turnips, on well-prepared ground. 

 Season, August to May. 



Maize or Indian Com. — Sow in heat and plant out in trenches 

 like Celery. If sown in April it can be had fit for use in July. 



Kale or Borecole. — A very hardy and useful vegetable for 

 furnishing greens through the winter season. Sow in May, and 

 plant out 2 feet apart by 18 inches. Season, October to May. 



Mustard and Cress. — Eequires to be grown in heat for a 

 winter supply. If it can be placed in a high temperature it 

 can be grown in few days. It should always be sown twice a 

 week. 



