480 Montldy HoriicuUural Calendar: 
Carnations. Let the last year's layers be planted into large pots, fif not done last month 1 See 
pase 199. 
TigridtJ Pavonia. Sow the seed in the beginning of the month, in pols or boxes, (if not ilone 
before.) — See ]). '100. Plant the old bulbs in a warm situation, in sandy soil. — p. 187. 
Triveranid Cnccinea. I'art the roots, (if not done before) as rcconnnended at page 50 
Tulips. Seepage 104. 
Pelargoniums, should now be propasrated by cuttings. — See pa^e 102. 
Hardy Annuals of all sorts, should now be sown, with as little delay as possible. Those in. 
tended for flowering where sown, as Mignonette, Catchfly, Lupines, Sweet Sultan, Venus's 
Looking-glass, Flos Adonis, Lavatera, Venus's Navel-wort, Wax Flower, Virginia Stock, 
Candytuft, Dwarf Popj)y, Nolana Prostrata, Hawkweeds, Dwarf Lychnis, Sweet Peas, 
Convolvulus Minor, >fasturtiura.s, Tall Larkspur, Snail and Caterpillar Plants, &c,. &c., 
should be sown in patches on the borders, each sort .separate,- or some, as Dwarf Rocket 
Larkspur, China Aster, &c. might be sown in drills if required. Those intended for trans- 
planting, as Ten-week Stocks, Indian Pink, French, African, and Cape Marigolds, Persi- 
caria. Convolvulus Major, &c. &c. might be sown on a border under a south wall, or on a 
slight hot-bed. 
Tender Annuals, should also now be sown in pots, and placed in a frame, on a slight hot-bed, 
or on the flues of the vinery or stove. 
Brompton Stocks, should be sown about the end of the month, for flowering next year. 
Tuberoses should now be planted, one root in a pot, with rich light sandyj.soil, and the pots 
plunged in a hot bed or bai'k-bed. 
Hepaticas, may now be successfully divided. 
VEGZTABLC DEPARTMENT. 
Peas sown early last month, will now require a little earth drawing to them with the hoe, also 
sow more, twice this month, according to the directions given last month. 
Beans. Plant Windsor, Tokay, and Long-pods, twice in the month, to succeed Ihose sown last 
month ; plant them in rows three feet apart. 
Carrots. Finish sowing Orange and Altringliam, for main crops, as early in the month as pos. 
sible, — see page 432. Also, about the end, sow some for drawing young in the summer. 
Parsnips, for the main crop, should now be .sown, if not ilone last month. 
Cabbage. Finish planting-out all the winter standing plants, for principal crops, in summer 
and autumn. Also, sow some more seed of the Early York, Van Ack, &c. 
Savoy, Brocoli, Borecole, ^c. Sow a principal crop in an open situation, to plant out in June 
and July, for autumn or winter use. 
Caulijlower plants wintered in frames, &;c. should be planted out without delay, if not done 
last month. Sow some seed about the middle of the month, for a late summer or autumn 
crop. 
Celery. Sow a principal crop, in a light rich soil and open situation, — and prick out early-raised 
plants. — See pages 289 to 291, ^alld 433. 
Lettuce. Sow the dilferent kinds twice in the month ; and prick out any early raised plants. 
Radishes. Sow some Scarlet, Short-top, and Red and White Turnip, twice in tlie month. 
Parsley. Sow the principal crop, chieily in drills; if not done last month. 
Scorzonera, Salsify, i^-c. for the main crop, should now be sown, in shallow drills, ten inches 
apart ; if not done last month. 
Leeks. See page 440. 
Onions. Sow a few Silver-skinned, about the end of the month, to draw young in summer, or 
for small bulbs for pickle. 
Potatos. Plant out the principal early crops, in the beginning of the mon(h ; and towards the 
end, the late ones for wnter use. — See p?ge 408 and 441. 
Sweet Basil and Sweet Marjoram, should be sown early in the month, (if not done before) on a 
bed of rich light earth, in a warm situation. 
Mustard and Cress. Sow in boxes, Sec. in tiie beginning of the month ; also sow out of doors, 
once a week, in shallow drills, in a wami situation. 
Turnips. Sow a moderate crop of Early Dutch, to succeed those sown in March. 
Beet. Sow the main crop of Red, if not done before ; also a small quantity of White and Grteii, 
for their leaves. 
Kidney-Beans. About the middle of the month, sow some Dwarfs in boxes, to transplant out 
for the first crop ; also, about the end, sow on a warm border, in drills two feet and a half 
apart. 
Artichokes. Give the proper spring dressing, (if not done before) and dig and level the ground 
between the plants. 
Asparagus. Fork and spring-dress the productive beds ; and plant new beds, if not done before. 
See Calendar, for March. 
Cucumbers. Pay attention to air, water, aud earthing-up. Also, sow about the middle of the 
month, for planting out in May, under hand-glasses on ridges. 
Melons, want a similar attention to Cucumbers. In watering those coming into a bearing state, 
be careful not to pour the water just at the root, but at some little distance from it. — .See 
page 164. 
Strauiberry Bfrfs should now have their spring dressing. Plant new beds, if required. — See 
pages 329 and 432. 
Mint. Plant new beds. — See Calendar for March. 
Garlic and Shallots. Finish planting in the beginning of the month. — See Calendar for March. 
Spinach. Sow about once a fortnight. 
Pot and Sweet Herbs of all kinds, may now be propagated by parting tlie roots. Seeds of the 
different kinds should now also be sown. 
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