460 THE KITCHEN-GARDEN. [Aug. 
*isparagus. 
The plantations of asparagus should now be kept perfectly clear 
from weeds; but particularly those which were planted last spring; 
and likewise, the seedling beds; but this must be done by a very- 
careful hand weeding. 
Tiirneps. 
The first week in this month, is a very principal time for sowing 
your general crops of turnep, for autumn and winter use, whether 
in the field or garden; you may continue, in the middle states, to 
sow, as opportunity offers, or as the season proves favourable, till 
the middle of the month, after which, it will be too late to expect 
any tolerable produce. In the eastern states, the last sowing ought 
to be performed in the first week of this month, and the earlier in 
that, the better. If any be sown after the above periods, it ought 
to be of the early Dutch kind; this will arrive at maturity, at an 
earlier period than any other sort. In the southern states, turneps 
m^ay be sown somewhat later. For general directions, see page 
432, 8cc. 
Celery. 
Plant now a full crop of late celery; let this be done as early in 
the month as possible, and as directed in pages 406, and 431. 
Continue to earth up your advancing crops of celery, once every 
ten or fourteen days; observing to do this in a dry day, and previous- 
ly to break the earth fine with the spade; take care to gather up all 
the leaves neatly, and not to bury the hearts of the plants. 
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Jlrtichokes. 
The late spring plantations of artichokes should be now looked 
over, and treated as directed for the older plants, in page 436. 
Small Sallading. 
Where a constant supply of small sallading is wanted, such as let- 
tuce, cresses, radish, rape and mustard, they should now be sown 
every eight or ten days, on a shady border, and frequently watered 
both before and after coming up. 
Sowing Peas. 
You may any time between the first and fifteenth of this month, 
or at each period, sow a crop of the Early-frame, Golden, or 
Charlton hotspur peas: these, should the season prove favourable, 
will afford you tolerable crops in September. If the weather be 
dry, soak the peas, and water the drills, as directed in page 437. 
