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Collecting Seeds. 
Collect all kinds of seeds that come to good maturity, cutting 
off, or pulling up the stems with the seed thereon, as they ripen; 
and spread them in some airy place where they can receive no wet, 
in order that the seeds may dry and harden gradually; observing 
to turn them now and then, and not to lay such a quantity toge- 
ther, as might bring on a fermentation and hazard the loss of the 
whole. When they are sufficiently dry, beat out and clean the 
seeds, and put them by in boxes or bags till wanted. 
Leeks. 
You may still continue to transplant leeks, as directed in page 
407; by this method, they will grow to a great size, and be much 
better for use than if suffered to remain in the seed-beds. 
Herbs. 
Gather herbs for drying and distilling, as they come into flower, 
and dry them in the shade. 
Sage, hyssop, thyme, lavender, winter savory, and many other 
kinds may still be propagated, by slips of the present year's growth, 
giving them shade and occasional waterings till rooted. Plant 
them two thirds of their length into the earth. 
Gather chamomile, marigold, and such other flowers as may be 
wanted and that are now in bloom: spread the flowers in the shade 
till sufficiently dry, and then put them up in paper bags, &c. 
Sowing Peas. 
In the last week of the month, sow a crop of the early frame, 
Charleston, or golden-hotspur peas. Water the drills and let the 
peas be soaked in soft water five or six hours previous to sowing. 
Should the season prove moist, you will have a tolerable crop 
from these, early in September. 
Egg-Plant, Red-Peppers and Tomatoes. 
In the first week of this month, if not done before, plant out 
sufficient crops of egg plants, red-peppers and tomatoes, as directed 
last month; if the weather be unfavourable give them shade and 
water till well taken with the ground; but on no account delay the 
final planting of the egg-plants longer; the red-peppers may be 
transplanted any time in the month, but the earlier the better. 
Ordinary Work. 
Diligently destroy weeds, before they seed, in every part of 
the ground, and immediately carry them away out of the garden. 
Give water to such plants and crops as require it; but, let this be 
done always in an evening, that it may have time to soak down to 
the roots, before the sun appears to exhale it. 
