410 THE KITCHEN GARDEN. [June. 
can now more readily clear out the weeds and thin the plants; ob- 
serving to thin them to ten inches distance in the rows; also, where 
the seed was sown broad-cast, so as the plants stand promiscuous- 
ly, they must likewise be cut out to ten or twelve inches distance, 
plant from plant, and the roots will grow to a large size accordingly. 
You may now sow succession crops of red, green and white 
beet; and also of the Mangel wurtzel, or root of scarcity; they will 
all succeed well from this sowing, but the three last kinds are 
generally cultivated for their leaves, see page 194. 
Turnips. 
Sow some turnip seed early in the month, for although there is 
no great prospect at this time of obtaining good roots, some may 
be got to answer for soups, &c. 
Let the seed be sown in an open exposure, immediately after the 
earth is newly dug, and when raked in the ground should be roll- 
ed or clapped close with the back of the spade. There is nothing 
that protects crops of turnips, cabbages, &c. from the depredations 
of the fly so well as rolling; for, when the surface is rendered 
completely smooth, these insects are deprived of the harbour they 
would otherwise have under the clods and small lumps of earth, 
to which they generally resort for shelter, from such changes of 
weather as are disagreeable to them. 
This method will be found more effectual than soaking the seed 
in any preparation, or dusting the plants with any composition 
whatever. 
The advancing crops of turnips should be hoed and thinned to 
proper distances, and this ought always to be done at an early pe- 
riod of their growth. As they do not grow large at this season, six 
or seven inches apart will be sufficient. 
Scorzonera, Skirrets, Salsafy, and Hamburg Parsley. 
Thin and clear from weeds the crops of scorzonera, salsafy, skir- 
ret, and large rooted parsley, which perform either by hand or 
small-hoeing, thinning out the plants to six inches distance, and 
cutting up all the weeds. 
Endive. 
Transplant endive that is now of a sufficient size; for the me- 
thod, see page 382. 
Sow another crop of curled endive, to keep up a regular succes- 
sion when wanted; and also some of the broad Batavian kind; this 
grows very large, whitens well if tied up, and is very palatable. 
Sow more towards the end of the month. 
Okra, Tomatoes, and Egg- Plant. 
Earth up your advancing crops of okra; where too thick, thin 
